BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Literacy Texas - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Literacy Texas X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.literacytexas.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Literacy Texas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T100000 DTSTAMP:20250620T043608Z CREATED:20250515T080522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T043608Z UID:5423-1751965200-1751968800@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Coffee With Literacy Texas DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/coffee-jul-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Group Chat,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/Coffee-with-LitTX-cover-image-02-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T110000 DTSTAMP:20250624T103627Z CREATED:20250528T084840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T103627Z UID:5448-1752746400-1752750000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Best Practices & Research DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-jul-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Panel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-Best-Practices-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T110000 DTSTAMP:20250724T085748Z CREATED:20250724T085623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T085748Z UID:5678-1755770400-1755774000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:2025 Focus Group #1 DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-focus-group-1/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Focus Group,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/Focus-Groups-cover-image-01.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T140000 DTSTAMP:20250724T090035Z CREATED:20250724T090009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T090035Z UID:5679-1756126800-1756130400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:2025 Focus Group #2 DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-focus-group-2/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Focus Group,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/Focus-Groups-cover-image-01.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T110000 DTSTAMP:20250827T103538Z CREATED:20250724T072954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T103538Z UID:5675-1756200600-1756206000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: A Great Start for Students DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-aug-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,The Expert Edge,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-FORMS-Edge-A-Great-Start-1200x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T110000 DTSTAMP:20250828T210926Z CREATED:20250724T092537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T210926Z UID:5680-1756375200-1756378800@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Civics & Citizenship DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-aug-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Panel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-CIVICS-CITIZENSHIP-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T100000 DTSTAMP:20250903T030134Z CREATED:20250815T072645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T030134Z UID:5757-1756803600-1756807200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:LitTX Group Chat DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/group-chat-sep-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Group Chat,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-Group-Chat-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T110000 DTSTAMP:20250912T020423Z CREATED:20250820T100922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T020423Z UID:5758-1757584800-1757588400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Outreach & Advocacy DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-sep-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Panel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-OUTREACH-ADVOCACY-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T103000 DTSTAMP:20250924T081650Z CREATED:20250731T023313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T081650Z UID:5706-1758618000-1758623400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Strategic & Succession Planning Essentials DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/leaders-sep-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,Training,What Leaders Need ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-WLN-Strategic-Planning-1200-×-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T110000 DTSTAMP:20251017T081128Z CREATED:20250827T110705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T081128Z UID:5776-1760004000-1760007600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Learning Differences & Disabilities DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-oct-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-DISABILITIES-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T143000 DTSTAMP:20251017T081152Z CREATED:20250827T102001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T081152Z UID:5773-1760446800-1760452200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Progress by Design DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-oct-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,The Expert Edge,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-FORMS-Edge-Progress-by-Design-1200x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T110000 DTSTAMP:20251113T220858Z CREATED:20250918T083442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T220858Z UID:5813-1763028000-1763031600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Adult Learner Persistence & Retention DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-nov-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-PERSISTENCE-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T103000 DTSTAMP:20251205T093208Z CREATED:20250918T084036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T093208Z UID:5814-1764838800-1764844200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Finding & Keeping Amazing Volunteers DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/leaders-dec-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Training,What Leaders Need ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-WLN-Volunteers-1200-×-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T110000 DTSTAMP:20251212T033359Z CREATED:20250918T091454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T033359Z UID:5815-1765447200-1765450800@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Career Navigation DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-dec-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-CAREER-NAVIGATION-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T113000 DTSTAMP:20251217T064313Z CREATED:20250918T092234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T064313Z UID:5816-1765794600-1765798200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:LitTX Group Chat DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/group-chat-dec-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Group Chat,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-Group-Chat-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T110000 DTSTAMP:20260109T221654Z CREATED:20251028T020302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T221654Z UID:6087-1767866400-1767870000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Wraparound Services DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-jan-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-WRAPAROUND-SERVICES-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T103000 DTSTAMP:20260128T102144Z CREATED:20251029T104000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T102144Z UID:6094-1769504400-1769509800@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Building a Positive Classroom Environment DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-jan-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,The Expert Edge,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-Edge-Positive-Classroom-1200x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T110000 DTSTAMP:20260217T103405Z CREATED:20251125T221639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T103405Z UID:6135-1770890400-1770894000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: HSE/GED DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-feb-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-HSEGED-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T103000 DTSTAMP:20260218T064837Z CREATED:20251125T223425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T064837Z UID:6136-1771318800-1771324200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Communications That Work DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/leaders-feb-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,Training,What Leaders Need ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-WLN-Comms-1200-×-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T110000 DTSTAMP:20260313T073012Z CREATED:20260109T112928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T073012Z UID:6214-1773309600-1773313200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Work Readiness & Soft Skills DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-mar-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-Work-Readiness-Soft-Skills-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T045727Z CREATED:20250815T071904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T045727Z UID:5754-1774530000-1774533600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:LitTX Group Chat - March 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/group-chat-mar-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Group Chat,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-Group-Chat-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T050238Z CREATED:20260217T101016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T050238Z UID:6305-1775728800-1775732400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Math Literacy & Numeracy DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-apr-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-Math-Numeracy-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T153000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225301Z CREATED:20260226T101900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T225301Z UID:6323-1777471200-1777476600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Worth the Stay - Persistence in Action DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-apr-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,The Expert Edge,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-Edge-Worth-the-Stay-1200x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T140000 DTSTAMP:20260529T025406Z CREATED:20260401T024855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T025406Z UID:6371-1778763600-1778767200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Clear Communication DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-may-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-Clear-Communication-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T103000 DTSTAMP:20260604T230549Z CREATED:20260409T082310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T230549Z UID:6383-1780563600-1780569000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Effective Student Recruitment & Orientation DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/leaders-jun-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,Training,What Leaders Need ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-WLN-Student-Orientation-1200-×-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T204435Z CREATED:20260429T080433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T204435Z UID:6415-1781182800-1781186400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Digital & Media Literacy DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-jun-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-Digital-Media-Literacy-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T140000 DTSTAMP:20260711T034530Z CREATED:20260514T100804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T034530Z UID:6437-1783602000-1783605600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Civics & Citizenship DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-jul-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-CIVICS-CITIZENSHIP-1200-x-300-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T120000 DTSTAMP:20260721T234142Z CREATED:20260527T070637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T234142Z UID:6452-1784631600-1784635200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:LitTX Group Chat - July 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/group-chat-jul-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Group Chat,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-Group-Chat-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T222228Z CREATED:20260626T103414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T222228Z UID:7554-1786442400-1786446000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Pop-Up: Future Focus DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/future-focus-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/Future-Focus-GOOGLE-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T140000 DTSTAMP:20260805T010906Z CREATED:20260609T071554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T010906Z UID:6573-1786626000-1786629600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Parents\, Caregivers\, and the School System DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult and family literacy professionals should know. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 12:50 PM.  \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Knowing why an adult literacy student wants to improve their reading or their English can help us choose the right materials\, recommend additional study\, and help students make faster progress. And yet\, setting goals in class can be challenging – and checking in on progress can be even harder. In this session\, participants will learn about simple yet powerful ways to approach goal-setting with adult students that incorporate plain language – and how one program transformed their understanding of goal-setting into a wider pattern of reflection for students and instructors alike. This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Topic Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session will also cover: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Level \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Texas AEL PD Category \n \n \n \n Assigned by TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other info: \n \n \n \n No other info available at this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS \n \n \n \n Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. \n \n \n \n Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n The team at Literacy Advance from 2008 to 2018 \n \n \n \n [name of any sponsors or other partners – as many as relevant\, new line for each] \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last checked/updated: 10/14/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-aug-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-PARENTS-SCHOOL-SYSTEM-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR