The Four Pillars of Literacy Texas are provided throughout the State:

• Resources - reimbursement funds for professional development are made available to Texas Learns through the Volunteer Training Initiative administered by the Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning.
• Training - forums for Bridges to Practice, New Directors Training, Training of Trainers, ProLiteracy accreditation and Literacy Texas Annual Conferences.
• Networking - communication venues through regional forums and listserv email distribution
• Advocacy - influencing public policy and leadership through initiatives such as Literacy Day at the State Capitol in Austin.

Funds are made available to Texas Literacy by Texas LEARNS through the Volunteer Training Initiative administered by the Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) for your participation in professional development training. Reimbursements for travel expenses are paid at the State of Texas Travel Reimbursement Rate. Please read this website for current rates (view rates). Please click here for a reimbursement application.
Reimbursement (word file)
Reimbursement (pdf file)

Established LiteracyTexaslink listserv for members with assistance from the Texas Center for Adult Literacy and Learning. It is a free listserv to all members of the association. This useful tool serves to connect members with other Texas providers and keeps members informed of resources and training opportunities. Please email Lea Ann Schroeder at lschroeder@tamu.edu to join the listserv.

• Provided the first and ongoing Bridges to Practice Training (for teachers of adults with learning disabilities) with a grant through the National Institute for Literacy Training Project
• Currently joining with Texas LEARNS and Texas Center for Adult Literacy and Learning (TCALL) to provide funding for Bridges to Practice Training, program travel expenses to Texas Literacy Conference and TALAE Conference, development of New Directors Training, support for ProLiteracy Accreditation, Training of Trainers and local Board training
• Since 2002, hosting a statewide annual Texas Literacy Conference in Austin during early August; the latest with nearly 200 participants