Literacy Texas 2012 Annual Conference
Registration now open!
August 6 - 7, 2012
The Austin Westin at the Domain
We are proud to offer workshops that will provide new ideas to implement into your literacy programs and opportunities to make new connections that will continue to lead you on your path to success. There will be workshops supporting programs for family literacy, adult learners, ESL/ABE/GED, workforce preparedness, libraries, volunteer instructors and tutors, Faith-Based, health and financial literacy, citizenship, and more.
Attendees will find opportunities that benefit executive directors, program managers, librarians, instructors, tutors, volunteers, board members, and others. Workshops and breakouts are presented by experts in the field, community members, and volunteers.
Nominate Your Star Volunteer & Adult Learner
Literacy Texas invites literacy providers across the state to nominate an adult learner and a volunteer in your organization who deserves special recognition at the state level because of his or her outstanding accomplishments and efforts. Awards will be presented at the Literacy Texas 2012 Annual Conference in Austin, Texas. To nominate an adult learner please download the Adult Learner of the Year Award application. To nominate a volunteer, please download the Volunteer of the Year Award application. Deadline is May 24th.
Apply For Conference Reimbursement (VTI Funding)
Apply now for reimbursement of registration fee and travel expenses through the professional development funds provided through the Literacy Volunteer Training Initiative (VTI) at TCALL. For details, please download the VTI Conference Reimbursement Announcement. To apply for funding, please download the VTI Conference Reimbursement Application. Applications must be emailed by June 1st to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Keynote Speakers
John Corcoran - Opening Session - August 6th
John Corcoran’s is the author of the books, “The Teacher Who Couldn’t Read” and
“The Bridge to Literacy.” Learn more at John Corcoran Foundation
Dr. Guadalupe Quintanilla - Luncheon - August 7th
Dr. Quintanilla, Associate Professor at the University of Houston, is the President of the Cross-Cultural Communication Center of Houston. Learn more at Cross-Cultural Communication Program
Reserve Your Hotel Room
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Conference hotel rates are as follows:
King: Single $121, double $141
Queen: Single $141, double $141
The Austin Westin at the Domain
(512) 832-4197
11301 Domain Drive
Austin, TX 78758
Volunteers Needed
If you are interested in serving on the conference committee, or at the conference, please contact Dale Pillow, conference chair, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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