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2023 East Texas Literacy Symposium
March 4, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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The 2023 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.
The symposium has the theme “Growing Adult Education for the Future” and will be held on
Saturday, March 4, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
in the Longview University Center at UT Tyler – 3201 N Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75605.
Check-in for registered participants will open at 8:00 am and both breakfast and a working lunch will be provided.
This symposium is offered free of charge to educators, volunteer tutors, ESL teachers, and other library and nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy.
See the schedule outline below; find detailed descriptions of the workshops here.
Schedule
SYMPOSIUM OPENS: 8:00 am – 8:50 am
Check-in, breakfast, visit exhibitor tables
Greetings, welcome, and introductions
Natasha Duncan, Executive Director, East Texas Literacy Council
Steve Banta, Executive Director, Literacy Texas
Session 1: 8:50 am – 10:20 am (90 min)
Digital Literacy: Google Applied Digital Skills
Aligning Instructions to Assessment
Language Learning Activities for ESL Classes Focused on Community & Culture
Session 2: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (90 min)
Developing Strong and Lasting Partnerships
Student Success Made Simple: SOAR
Beyond Knowledge Checks: Creating Significant Learning for Adults
WORKING LUNCH: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Motivational Speaker: City Councilwoman Kristen Ishihara
Session 3: 1:10 pm – 2:40 pm (90 min)
ESL Teaching Strategies
Step By Step: How to Introduce New Tech Tools
Student Success Made Simple: SOAR
Repeat session
SYMPOSIUM CLOSES: 2:40pm – 3:00 pm
Evaluation, wrap-up, door prizes (must be present to win!)
FAREWELL
PD Certificates
Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event.
Complete the survey we’ll send you via email after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.
Longview University Center: Directions & Parking
Click here for map, directions, and parking information.
Downloads:
Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending.
Special thanks to:
East Texas Literacy Council
The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL)
The Texas Workforce Commission
Read more about the annual regional literacy symposia here.
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