Welcome to SoMLA!
The State of Maryland Literacy Association (SoMLA) is the leading literacy organization in the state of Maryland comprised of over 1,500 members in 17 active local chapters (16 representing ALL counties in Maryland and one student chapter at a university). Membership in SoMLA includes teachers, administrators, instructional assistants, university professors, college students, parents, and other community members. SoMLA is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association.
Membership information
"Effective, 10/22/2021, SoMLA is now utilizing a new membership platform to gather and maintain our membership database. Please access Join It using the button link above to register your membership with SoMLA."
Are you Ready?
SOMLA conference 2024
we have a new home for the conference!
We have a new home, our 2024 Conference will be held at:
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel, 903 Delaney Valley Road Towson, Maryland 21204,
the dates remain the same: April 3-5, 2024
Please put us on your calendar, and enjoy the homecoming!
HINTS:
1. Parking is free!
2. Conference bags will be provided by Amplify!
4. If you call the hotel, you can get a discount on the rooms ($139) if you want to stay!
5. The Room Block will cut off 3-04-24
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel, 903 Delaney Valley Road Towson, Maryland 21204,
the dates remain the same: April 3-5, 2024
Please put us on your calendar, and enjoy the homecoming!
HINTS:
1. Parking is free!
2. Conference bags will be provided by Amplify!
4. If you call the hotel, you can get a discount on the rooms ($139) if you want to stay!
5. The Room Block will cut off 3-04-24
April 3-5, 2024
Conference Registration is Now open!
We are happy to announce that our 2024 Conference, Bridging Young Readers to Forever Readers is NOW OPEN!
Eventbrite will, again, be handling our registration.
Link for Registration: Please share the documents below with colleagues:
Eventbrite will, again, be handling our registration.
Link for Registration: Please share the documents below with colleagues:
The link above will take you to our registration page. Then:
- Click on the get ticket tab
- Click on the day(s) if you are purchasing lunch
- Select the Earlybird depending on the number of days you are attending
- Once the eventbrite is completed you will be directed to SCHED
- Begin to make a schedule on SCHED for your day(s) at the conference.
A featured Speaker/Author Preview!
The conference is coming, please view the 4 minute chat from one of our featured speakers, Alice Faye Duncan. Author Alice Faye Duncan drops by "GMA3" to talk about her new book, “This Train is Bound for Glory,” which helps children and families celebrate one of the most beloved Black spirituals. Alice Faye Duncan is scheduled to speak on Thursday, April 4, 2024. (Her website: https://alicefayeduncan.com/)
Link to International Literacy Association website:
Changes to Website:
If there is something you wish to see on the site, contact somlanews@gmail.com.