Literacy Endorsement Preparation & Support
Time & Location
Sep 11, 2026, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM EDT
Southern Indiana Education Center, 1102 Tree Ln Dr, Jasper, IN 47546
About the event
With Indiana's Literacy Endorsement becoming a required addition to many teacher certifications starting in the 2027-28 school year, staff pursuing this credential need more than just coursework — they need community. This session offers study roundtables, resources, practice application, encouragement, and peer support as educators prepare for the Praxis exam, easing test-taking anxiety while building excitement around the Science of Reading.
Note: This session supports and complements endorsement completion but does not replace required certified coursework or count toward endorsement hours.
Event Details
Date- September 11, 2026
Time- 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM EST
Location- SIEC (1102 Tree Lane Drive, Jasper IN 47546)
Cost- SIEC Member $175 / Non-member $245
Includes- Workshop materials & catered lunch
Presenter: Marleigh Burris, Literacy Specialist, SIEC
Marleigh is a dedicated literacy advocate who began her career in West Michigan's highly successful Great Start Readiness Program before spending seven years teaching K-4 classrooms, delivering Science of Reading-based instruction and using high-quality assessment data to drive instructional decisions for diverse learners. For the past three years, she has served as a Training Support Specialist with the Indiana Literacy Cadre, leading professional learning across 15+ regional schools, facilitating Professional Learning Communities, coaching instructional coaches and administrators through data-driven decision-making, and building MTSS systems that turn research into sustainable classroom practice. A Western Michigan University alum, she also holds an Early Literacy Reading Endorsement and has deepened her expertise through extensive training in Structured Literacy, cognitive science, and the integration of AI-enabled tools into instruction. Beyond the classroom, she leads and teaches students in dance and color guard through marching band, building leadership capacity and genuine, collaborative relationships in service of student-centered instruction for all learners.