Learn with Melissa & Lori
Melissa & Lori are the hosts of the Melissa & Lori Love Literacy podcast and authors of The Literacy 50 & The Science of Reading.
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This work extends their podcast and books into practical, classroom-ready professional learning grounded in their experiences and aligned with the Science of Reading.
The Science of Reading in Practice extends the learning from Melissa & Lori's podcast & books into practical application to bring you dynamic, research-informed professional learning experiences. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, instructional coach, or curriculum leader, we offer flexible, expert-led opportunities to help you translate the Science of Reading into day-to-day practice.
VIRTUAL CONFERENCES
Connect with leading authors, literacy experts, and fellow educators at live, interactive events. Each session dives deeper into key topics from our books and podcast, bringing the research to life through explicit instruction, modeling, and practical applications.
ON-DEMAND WORKSHOPS
Learn directly from the authors behind the books. These exclusive sessions help you unpack key ideas, answer burning questions, and bring research to life in your classroom. Melissa and Lori turn powerful insights into strategies you can use right away.
AUTHOR SESSIONS
​Bring your questions. These author-led Q&A sessions are designed to deepen implementation and tackle real-world classroom challenges. Ideal for teachers and coaches, each session helps bridge research and practice—so you can align instruction with the science of reading.
BOOK CLUBS
Get everything you need to host or join a professional book study for our books—all in one place. Designed for school-based learning, district-wide PD, or self-paced growth. Then deepen your learning by joining us for a Meet the Author event or live Q&A.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Busy schedule? No problem. Enjoy flexible access to recorded Melissa & Lori-led workshops—available anytime, anywhere. Perfect for asynchronous PD or coaching sessions.
Want to Bring the Science of Reading to your School or Event?
Email hello@SoRinPractice.com for custom professional learning and author speaking engagements.
Your Participation Earns Education Credits
All of our professional learning opportunities, including virtual conferences, book clubs, author events, exclusive Q&A sessions, and on-demand workshops, are designed to provide educators with continuing education credits or professional development hours. This ensures that your participation not only deepens your knowledge and skills but also contributes directly to your licensure or certification requirements.
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Upcoming Events
We’re so excited to share what’s coming up next!
From one educator to another, we know how energizing it can feel to learn something new and connect with other teachers. That’s why we’re putting together a lineup of events we think you’ll love. Very soon, you’ll find:
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On-Demand Workshops that spark big thinking and real classroom connections
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Virtual conference sessions where you can gather fresh ideas without leaving your cozy corner of the world
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Opportunities to learn together, reflect, and build community—just like we do every day in our classrooms
We can’t wait to learn alongside you. Check back soon for dates, details, and research-backed professional learning!
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All content is original and developed by Melissa & Lori based on their published work and professional expertise.
