Conference Schedule
Tentative - Subject to change
Getting In Touch with Literacy 2025
Pre-Conference, Field Trip Options, Evening Welcome Reception
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Registration Open 8:00 am - 5:30 pm - Embassy Suites Lobby
9:00- 12:00 (on site - no addtional fee)
Pre-Conference Morning Workshops -
Embassy Suites
8:30-12:30 (all morning trip - $25)
Pre-Conference Trip to Ivy Green - Birthplace of Helen Keller
REGISTER EARLY - SPACE IS LIMITED
Bus to Ivy Green- Tuscumbia, AL from Embassy Suites
9:00 - 12:00 (all morning trip - $20)
Pre-Conference The (SCIVIS) Experience - Behind the scenes Tour of Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students Experience at the US Space and Rocket Center.
REGISTER EARLY - SPACE IS LIMITED
Van Shuttle to US Space and Rocket Center from Embassy Suites
Dan Oates and Trina Britcher
Lunch Break (on your own) 12:00-1:30 pm
1:30 - 4:30 (on site - no additional fee)
Pre-Conference Afternoon Workshops
Embassy Suites
1:30 - 5:30 (afternoon trip - $25)
Pre-Conference Trip to Ivy Green - Birthplace of Helen Keller
REGISTER EARLY - SPACE IS LIMITED
Bus to Ivy Green - Tuscumbia, AL from Embassy Suites
1:30 - 4:30 (afternoon trip - $20)
Pre-Conference The (SCIVIS) Experience - Behind the scenes Tour of Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students Experience at the US Space and Rocket Center.
REGISTER EARLY - SPACE IS LIMITED
Van Shuttle to US Space and Rocket Center from Embassy Suites
Dan Oates and Trina Britcher
5:30 - 7-30 PM WELCOME RECEPTION
with OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER, SINGER/SONGWRITER, BLESSING OFFOR
Live music, Drinks, Hors d'oeuvres
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Registration Open - 8:00am - 4:00pm
Von Braun Center - South Hall Entrance
Exhibit Set Up 7:30 am - 9:15 am
Exhibits Open 9:30 am - 4:15 pm Von Braun Center South Hall Pre-function Area
8:30 - 9:30 pm
Opening General Session
Welcome
Opening Remarks
Sponsor Introductions
Von Braun Center - South Hall (1-2-3)
Break with Exhibitors/Transition 9:30 am - 10:00
with Snacks/Drinks at Skybridge to Embassy Suites
9:30 - 12:30 (morning trip - $20)
The (SCIVIS) Experience -Behind the scenes Tour of Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students Experience at the US Space and Rocket Center.
REGISTER EARLY - SPACE IS LIMITED
Van Shuttle to US Space and Rocket Center from Embassy Suites/Von Braun Ctr
Dan Oates and Trina Britcher
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Concurrent Session I
Embassy Suites and Von Braun Center
Break/Transition 11:00 - 11:15
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Concurrent Session II
Embassy Suites and Von Braun Center
12:15 - 1:30 BOX LUNCH
Embassy Suites
1:30 - 4:30pm (afternoon trip - $20)
The (SCIVIS) Experience - Behind the scenes Tour of Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students Experience at the US Space and Rocket Center.
REGISTER EARLY - SPACE IS LIMITED
Van Shuttle to US Space and Rocket Center from Embassy Suites
Dan Oates and Trina Britcher
1:30 - 5:30 (afternoon trip - $25)
Trip to Ivy Green - Birthplace of Helen Keller
REGISTER EARLY - SPACE IS LIMITED
Bus to Ivy Green - Tuscumbia, AL from Embassy Suites
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Concurrent Session III
Embassy Suites and Von Braun Center
Break/Transition 2:30 - 3:00
Snacks/Drinks at Skybridge to Embassy Suites
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Concurrent Session IV
Embassy Suites and Von Braun Center
Break/Transition 4:00 - 4:15
4:15- 5:15 pm
Concurrent Session V
Embassy Suites and Von Braun Center
Embassy Suites Hotel Sponsored Social in Atrium 5:30-7:00
Evening Activity - Let's go to school!!! A Night out at CAMPUS 805!
Join us at the old school that has been transformed into the South's Premier Brewery & Entertainment Venue
Friday, November 7, 2025
8:30am - 5:15 pm
Registration 8:00am - 2:00pm
Von Braun Center - South Hall Entrance
Exhibits open 7:30 am - 8:30 am & 10 am - 4:15 pm - Von Braun Center South Hall - Pre-Function Area
8:00 AM - Poster Session Set-Up
8:30 am - 10:00 am
GITWL AWARDS BREAKFAST
Von Braun Center - South Hall (1-2-3)
10:00 am - 11:15 am
Break with Exhibitors /Poster Sessions
Von Braun Center South Hall - Pre-Function Area
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Showcase Session II
Von Braun Center - South Hall (1-2-3)
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Lunch on Your Own
1:45 - 2:45 pm
Concurrent Session VI
Embassy Suites and Von Braun Center
Break/Transition 2:45 - 3:00
Snacks/Drinks at Skybridge to Embassy Suites
3:00- 4:00 pm
Concurrent Session VII
Embassy Suites and Von Braun Center
Break/Transition 4:00 - 4:15
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Concurrent Session VIII
Embassy Suites and Von Braun Center
Social - Embassy Suites Hotel Sponsored in Atrium 5:30-7:00
Saturday, November 8, 2025
8:30 am - 1:15 pm
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Concurrent Session IX
Embassy Suites and Von Braun Center
Break/Check Out - 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Snack/Drinks at Skybridge to Embassy Suites
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Concurrent Session X
Embassy Suites and Von Braun Center
Break/Transition 11:00 - 11:15
11:15 am - 11:45 am
Concurrent Session XI
Embassy Suites and Von Braun Center
Break/Transition 11:45- 12:00
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Closing Session
Von Braun Center - South Hall 1
Closing Remarks