Bringing Talk, Play, & Read to schools and communities

Jo Ann Gramlich presents at schools, conferences, and educational organizations. Her presentations focus on how early interaction shapes communication, confidence, and long-term learning outcomes.

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  • "Jo Ann’s message was clear, compassionate, and heartfelt, filled with practical strategies and real-life examples that connected with everyone in the room. She left the audience not only inspired, but confident about taking action right away."

    —Leslie Capps
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Jo Ann Gramlich is a Speech-Language Pathologist and early language specialist dedicated to helping children build strong foundational language and literacy skills. As the creator of the Talk, Play, & Read method and an award-winning children’s author, she translates research into practical strategies educators and families can apply immediately. Her work bridges clinical expertise with real-world implementation in homes and educational settings.

Signature talks

The Behind Cycle

A clear, compassionate look at why some children fall behind and what actually helps them move forward. This keynote helps parents and educators recognize the pattern, understand what’s really happening, and replace stress with strategies that support real growth.

Talk, Play, & Read

A practical, everyday framework for supporting children’s language, learning, and connection. This talk shows how simple moments of conversation, play, and shared reading can become powerful tools for development at home and in the classroom.

Emotional Connection: Every Child Has a Voice

Before skills can grow, children need to feel seen and heard. This keynote focuses on the role of emotional connection in building confidence, communication, and learning, and how relationships create the conditions where real progress happens.

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Who Jo Ann Speaks To:

Jo Ann’s presentations are designed for audiences who care deeply about early communication and learning foundations.

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  • "We were honored to feature Jo Ann Gramlich on our global speaking stage. Audiences were inspired to hear Jo Ann talk about her powerful Behind Cycle mission and moved by her vision for breaking the cycle so every child can succeed."

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Invite Jo Ann Gramlich to share research-informed insights and practical strategies that support early communication and lifelong learning.

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