BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Literacy Texas - ECPv6.18.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T121500 DTSTAMP:20250130T203708Z CREATED:20241127T040738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T203708Z UID:5037-1738225800-1738239300@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Workforce Literacy DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EVENT: \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 month’s topic \n \n \n \n Guests this month \n \n \n \n Online registration \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 Thursday\, February 27\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). \n \n \n \n The Zoom room will open at 9:50 AM. \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 session will focus on effective adult and family literacy programs that take place in libraries across Texas. \n \n \n \n This online learning 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 MONTH'S TOPIC \n \n \n \n Libraries are at the heart of their local communities – and can play a very particular part in adult and family learning and literacy. Come along to this session to learn more from some programs making a difference in 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 GUESTS THIS MONTH \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna FergussonInstructorDallas Public Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna Fergusson (here in character as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride & Prejudice) serves as an instructor for the Dallas Public Library. She teaches GED and English classes to the community\, both online and in-person. Her love of teaching started early. While earning her associate’s degree in liberal arts\, she worked for TRiO and tutored fellow students\, many from disadvantaged backgrounds. After completing her bachelor’s degree in English\, she began working as a coordinator for the Adult Learning team at the Dallas Public Library\, managing classes and training volunteer teachers. She earned her TEFL certification in 2018. After a brief stint teaching English overseas\, Shauna returned to Dallas to teach at the library and pursue her master’s degree in library science. She will be graduating this spring\, with a concentration in Law Librarianship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi FrazierCommunity Services ManagerHarrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Frazier serves as the Library & Community Services Manager at the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell\, Texas. Her passion for books and literacy has been life long\, studying liberal arts at Dickinson College and earning a master’s degree in Library Science from North Texas State University. She educated all three of her children throughout high school. Once they were graduated from college\, she began working with the City of Caldwell. The same love of books and literacy drove her to establish and develop an adult basic education program at the library. Working in close partnership with agencies\, businesses\, nonprofits and volunteers\, the library offers education opportunities for GED\, ESL\, Spanish\, digital literacy\, and citizenship\, all at no cost to students. The library offers the only adult education services in the county. The Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library Adult Basic Education program is currently focusing on providing education and direction for disconnected youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley RobinsonExecutive DirectorTexas Library Association (TLA) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley Robinson\, CAE\, is an experienced nonprofit association professional who has served as the executive director of the Texas Library Association (TLA) since 2020. With over two decades of experience\, Robinson’s leadership is member-focused\, driving successful initiatives and organizational growth. She excels in managing people\, and resources\, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Prior to TLA\, she held leadership roles at Texas Healthcare Trustees and the Texas Hospital Association\, as well as positions in business development\, fundraising\, and marketing for other organizations. Robinson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Trinity University and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Host: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack WalkerExecutive DirectorLiteracy Texas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker serves as the Executive Director of Literacy Texas. She was a first-generation college student who personally knows the powerful role that education plays in helping change the course of a person’s life. This passion has fueled a career in education that has spanned over two decades and impacted thousands of students. She earned a doctorate in education leadership and a master’s degree in education administration\, both from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. Dr. Walker also attended Texarkana College and was a graduate of Liberty-Eylau High School.  She is a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas class and she currently serves as a member of the Digital Opportunity Advisory Group for the Texas Broadband Office. In 2024\, Dr. Walker represented Texas in COABE’s 2024 State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 click here to register now\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 SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n Dallas Public Library \n \n \n \n Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n Texas Library Association (TLA) \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 Checked/updated 2/27/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-jan-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-FORMS-BEST-Workforce-Literacy-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T110000 DTSTAMP:20250124T074127Z CREATED:20241023T102622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T074127Z UID:4988-1737021600-1737025200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Coffee With Literacy Texas DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EVENT: \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 month’s topic \n \n \n \n Guests this month \n \n \n \n Online registration \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 Thursday\, February 27\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). \n \n \n \n The Zoom room will open at 9:50 AM. \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 session will focus on effective adult and family literacy programs that take place in libraries across Texas. \n \n \n \n This online learning 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 MONTH'S TOPIC \n \n \n \n Libraries are at the heart of their local communities – and can play a very particular part in adult and family learning and literacy. Come along to this session to learn more from some programs making a difference in 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 GUESTS THIS MONTH \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna FergussonInstructorDallas Public Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna Fergusson (here in character as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride & Prejudice) serves as an instructor for the Dallas Public Library. She teaches GED and English classes to the community\, both online and in-person. Her love of teaching started early. While earning her associate’s degree in liberal arts\, she worked for TRiO and tutored fellow students\, many from disadvantaged backgrounds. After completing her bachelor’s degree in English\, she began working as a coordinator for the Adult Learning team at the Dallas Public Library\, managing classes and training volunteer teachers. She earned her TEFL certification in 2018. After a brief stint teaching English overseas\, Shauna returned to Dallas to teach at the library and pursue her master’s degree in library science. She will be graduating this spring\, with a concentration in Law Librarianship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi FrazierCommunity Services ManagerHarrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Frazier serves as the Library & Community Services Manager at the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell\, Texas. Her passion for books and literacy has been life long\, studying liberal arts at Dickinson College and earning a master’s degree in Library Science from North Texas State University. She educated all three of her children throughout high school. Once they were graduated from college\, she began working with the City of Caldwell. The same love of books and literacy drove her to establish and develop an adult basic education program at the library. Working in close partnership with agencies\, businesses\, nonprofits and volunteers\, the library offers education opportunities for GED\, ESL\, Spanish\, digital literacy\, and citizenship\, all at no cost to students. The library offers the only adult education services in the county. The Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library Adult Basic Education program is currently focusing on providing education and direction for disconnected youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley RobinsonExecutive DirectorTexas Library Association (TLA) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley Robinson\, CAE\, is an experienced nonprofit association professional who has served as the executive director of the Texas Library Association (TLA) since 2020. With over two decades of experience\, Robinson’s leadership is member-focused\, driving successful initiatives and organizational growth. She excels in managing people\, and resources\, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Prior to TLA\, she held leadership roles at Texas Healthcare Trustees and the Texas Hospital Association\, as well as positions in business development\, fundraising\, and marketing for other organizations. Robinson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Trinity University and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Host: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack WalkerExecutive DirectorLiteracy Texas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker serves as the Executive Director of Literacy Texas. She was a first-generation college student who personally knows the powerful role that education plays in helping change the course of a person’s life. This passion has fueled a career in education that has spanned over two decades and impacted thousands of students. She earned a doctorate in education leadership and a master’s degree in education administration\, both from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. Dr. Walker also attended Texarkana College and was a graduate of Liberty-Eylau High School.  She is a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas class and she currently serves as a member of the Digital Opportunity Advisory Group for the Texas Broadband Office. In 2024\, Dr. Walker represented Texas in COABE’s 2024 State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 click here to register now\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 SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n Dallas Public Library \n \n \n \n Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n Texas Library Association (TLA) \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 Checked/updated 2/27/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/coffee-jan-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:20241219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T110000 DTSTAMP:20241220T194157Z CREATED:20241017T061922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T194157Z UID:4968-1734602400-1734606000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Language Learning DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EVENT: \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 month’s topic \n \n \n \n Guests this month \n \n \n \n Online registration \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 Thursday\, February 27\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). \n \n \n \n The Zoom room will open at 9:50 AM. \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 session will focus on effective adult and family literacy programs that take place in libraries across Texas. \n \n \n \n This online learning 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 MONTH'S TOPIC \n \n \n \n Libraries are at the heart of their local communities – and can play a very particular part in adult and family learning and literacy. Come along to this session to learn more from some programs making a difference in 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 GUESTS THIS MONTH \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna FergussonInstructorDallas Public Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna Fergusson (here in character as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride & Prejudice) serves as an instructor for the Dallas Public Library. She teaches GED and English classes to the community\, both online and in-person. Her love of teaching started early. While earning her associate’s degree in liberal arts\, she worked for TRiO and tutored fellow students\, many from disadvantaged backgrounds. After completing her bachelor’s degree in English\, she began working as a coordinator for the Adult Learning team at the Dallas Public Library\, managing classes and training volunteer teachers. She earned her TEFL certification in 2018. After a brief stint teaching English overseas\, Shauna returned to Dallas to teach at the library and pursue her master’s degree in library science. She will be graduating this spring\, with a concentration in Law Librarianship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi FrazierCommunity Services ManagerHarrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Frazier serves as the Library & Community Services Manager at the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell\, Texas. Her passion for books and literacy has been life long\, studying liberal arts at Dickinson College and earning a master’s degree in Library Science from North Texas State University. She educated all three of her children throughout high school. Once they were graduated from college\, she began working with the City of Caldwell. The same love of books and literacy drove her to establish and develop an adult basic education program at the library. Working in close partnership with agencies\, businesses\, nonprofits and volunteers\, the library offers education opportunities for GED\, ESL\, Spanish\, digital literacy\, and citizenship\, all at no cost to students. The library offers the only adult education services in the county. The Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library Adult Basic Education program is currently focusing on providing education and direction for disconnected youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley RobinsonExecutive DirectorTexas Library Association (TLA) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley Robinson\, CAE\, is an experienced nonprofit association professional who has served as the executive director of the Texas Library Association (TLA) since 2020. With over two decades of experience\, Robinson’s leadership is member-focused\, driving successful initiatives and organizational growth. She excels in managing people\, and resources\, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Prior to TLA\, she held leadership roles at Texas Healthcare Trustees and the Texas Hospital Association\, as well as positions in business development\, fundraising\, and marketing for other organizations. Robinson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Trinity University and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Host: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack WalkerExecutive DirectorLiteracy Texas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker serves as the Executive Director of Literacy Texas. She was a first-generation college student who personally knows the powerful role that education plays in helping change the course of a person’s life. This passion has fueled a career in education that has spanned over two decades and impacted thousands of students. She earned a doctorate in education leadership and a master’s degree in education administration\, both from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. Dr. Walker also attended Texarkana College and was a graduate of Liberty-Eylau High School.  She is a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas class and she currently serves as a member of the Digital Opportunity Advisory Group for the Texas Broadband Office. In 2024\, Dr. Walker represented Texas in COABE’s 2024 State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 click here to register now\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 SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n Dallas Public Library \n \n \n \n Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n Texas Library Association (TLA) \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 Checked/updated 2/27/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-dec-2024/ 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-FORMS-BEST-Language-Learning-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T103000 DTSTAMP:20241206T025812Z CREATED:20240821T084922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T025812Z UID:4828-1733389200-1733394600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Program Evaluation DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EVENT: \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 month’s topic \n \n \n \n Guests this month \n \n \n \n Online registration \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 Thursday\, February 27\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). \n \n \n \n The Zoom room will open at 9:50 AM. \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 session will focus on effective adult and family literacy programs that take place in libraries across Texas. \n \n \n \n This online learning 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 MONTH'S TOPIC \n \n \n \n Libraries are at the heart of their local communities – and can play a very particular part in adult and family learning and literacy. Come along to this session to learn more from some programs making a difference in 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 GUESTS THIS MONTH \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna FergussonInstructorDallas Public Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna Fergusson (here in character as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride & Prejudice) serves as an instructor for the Dallas Public Library. She teaches GED and English classes to the community\, both online and in-person. Her love of teaching started early. While earning her associate’s degree in liberal arts\, she worked for TRiO and tutored fellow students\, many from disadvantaged backgrounds. After completing her bachelor’s degree in English\, she began working as a coordinator for the Adult Learning team at the Dallas Public Library\, managing classes and training volunteer teachers. She earned her TEFL certification in 2018. After a brief stint teaching English overseas\, Shauna returned to Dallas to teach at the library and pursue her master’s degree in library science. She will be graduating this spring\, with a concentration in Law Librarianship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi FrazierCommunity Services ManagerHarrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Frazier serves as the Library & Community Services Manager at the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell\, Texas. Her passion for books and literacy has been life long\, studying liberal arts at Dickinson College and earning a master’s degree in Library Science from North Texas State University. She educated all three of her children throughout high school. Once they were graduated from college\, she began working with the City of Caldwell. The same love of books and literacy drove her to establish and develop an adult basic education program at the library. Working in close partnership with agencies\, businesses\, nonprofits and volunteers\, the library offers education opportunities for GED\, ESL\, Spanish\, digital literacy\, and citizenship\, all at no cost to students. The library offers the only adult education services in the county. The Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library Adult Basic Education program is currently focusing on providing education and direction for disconnected youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley RobinsonExecutive DirectorTexas Library Association (TLA) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley Robinson\, CAE\, is an experienced nonprofit association professional who has served as the executive director of the Texas Library Association (TLA) since 2020. With over two decades of experience\, Robinson’s leadership is member-focused\, driving successful initiatives and organizational growth. She excels in managing people\, and resources\, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Prior to TLA\, she held leadership roles at Texas Healthcare Trustees and the Texas Hospital Association\, as well as positions in business development\, fundraising\, and marketing for other organizations. Robinson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Trinity University and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Host: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack WalkerExecutive DirectorLiteracy Texas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker serves as the Executive Director of Literacy Texas. She was a first-generation college student who personally knows the powerful role that education plays in helping change the course of a person’s life. This passion has fueled a career in education that has spanned over two decades and impacted thousands of students. She earned a doctorate in education leadership and a master’s degree in education administration\, both from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. Dr. Walker also attended Texarkana College and was a graduate of Liberty-Eylau High School.  She is a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas class and she currently serves as a member of the Digital Opportunity Advisory Group for the Texas Broadband Office. In 2024\, Dr. Walker represented Texas in COABE’s 2024 State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 click here to register now\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 SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n Dallas Public Library \n \n \n \n Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n Texas Library Association (TLA) \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 Checked/updated 2/27/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/leaders-evaluation-2024/ 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-FORMS-WLN-Prog.-Eval.-1200-×-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T230000 DTSTAMP:20241125T063458Z CREATED:20240926T042503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T063458Z UID:4921-1732183200-1732230000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Family Literacy DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EVENT: \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 month’s topic \n \n \n \n Guests this month \n \n \n \n Online registration \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 Thursday\, February 27\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). \n \n \n \n The Zoom room will open at 9:50 AM. \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 session will focus on effective adult and family literacy programs that take place in libraries across Texas. \n \n \n \n This online learning 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 MONTH'S TOPIC \n \n \n \n Libraries are at the heart of their local communities – and can play a very particular part in adult and family learning and literacy. Come along to this session to learn more from some programs making a difference in 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 GUESTS THIS MONTH \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna FergussonInstructorDallas Public Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna Fergusson (here in character as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride & Prejudice) serves as an instructor for the Dallas Public Library. She teaches GED and English classes to the community\, both online and in-person. Her love of teaching started early. While earning her associate’s degree in liberal arts\, she worked for TRiO and tutored fellow students\, many from disadvantaged backgrounds. After completing her bachelor’s degree in English\, she began working as a coordinator for the Adult Learning team at the Dallas Public Library\, managing classes and training volunteer teachers. She earned her TEFL certification in 2018. After a brief stint teaching English overseas\, Shauna returned to Dallas to teach at the library and pursue her master’s degree in library science. She will be graduating this spring\, with a concentration in Law Librarianship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi FrazierCommunity Services ManagerHarrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Frazier serves as the Library & Community Services Manager at the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell\, Texas. Her passion for books and literacy has been life long\, studying liberal arts at Dickinson College and earning a master’s degree in Library Science from North Texas State University. She educated all three of her children throughout high school. Once they were graduated from college\, she began working with the City of Caldwell. The same love of books and literacy drove her to establish and develop an adult basic education program at the library. Working in close partnership with agencies\, businesses\, nonprofits and volunteers\, the library offers education opportunities for GED\, ESL\, Spanish\, digital literacy\, and citizenship\, all at no cost to students. The library offers the only adult education services in the county. The Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library Adult Basic Education program is currently focusing on providing education and direction for disconnected youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley RobinsonExecutive DirectorTexas Library Association (TLA) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley Robinson\, CAE\, is an experienced nonprofit association professional who has served as the executive director of the Texas Library Association (TLA) since 2020. With over two decades of experience\, Robinson’s leadership is member-focused\, driving successful initiatives and organizational growth. She excels in managing people\, and resources\, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Prior to TLA\, she held leadership roles at Texas Healthcare Trustees and the Texas Hospital Association\, as well as positions in business development\, fundraising\, and marketing for other organizations. Robinson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Trinity University and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Host: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack WalkerExecutive DirectorLiteracy Texas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker serves as the Executive Director of Literacy Texas. She was a first-generation college student who personally knows the powerful role that education plays in helping change the course of a person’s life. This passion has fueled a career in education that has spanned over two decades and impacted thousands of students. She earned a doctorate in education leadership and a master’s degree in education administration\, both from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. Dr. Walker also attended Texarkana College and was a graduate of Liberty-Eylau High School.  She is a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas class and she currently serves as a member of the Digital Opportunity Advisory Group for the Texas Broadband Office. In 2024\, Dr. Walker represented Texas in COABE’s 2024 State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 click here to register now\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 SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n Dallas Public Library \n \n \n \n Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n Texas Library Association (TLA) \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 Checked/updated 2/27/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-nov-2024/ 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-FORMS-BEST-Family-Literacy-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T150000 DTSTAMP:20241125T063349Z CREATED:20240731T084744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T063349Z UID:4585-1730986200-1730991600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Plain Language DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EVENT: \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 month’s topic \n \n \n \n Guests this month \n \n \n \n Online registration \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 Thursday\, February 27\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). \n \n \n \n The Zoom room will open at 9:50 AM. \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 session will focus on effective adult and family literacy programs that take place in libraries across Texas. \n \n \n \n This online learning 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 MONTH'S TOPIC \n \n \n \n Libraries are at the heart of their local communities – and can play a very particular part in adult and family learning and literacy. Come along to this session to learn more from some programs making a difference in 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 GUESTS THIS MONTH \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna FergussonInstructorDallas Public Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna Fergusson (here in character as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride & Prejudice) serves as an instructor for the Dallas Public Library. She teaches GED and English classes to the community\, both online and in-person. Her love of teaching started early. While earning her associate’s degree in liberal arts\, she worked for TRiO and tutored fellow students\, many from disadvantaged backgrounds. After completing her bachelor’s degree in English\, she began working as a coordinator for the Adult Learning team at the Dallas Public Library\, managing classes and training volunteer teachers. She earned her TEFL certification in 2018. After a brief stint teaching English overseas\, Shauna returned to Dallas to teach at the library and pursue her master’s degree in library science. She will be graduating this spring\, with a concentration in Law Librarianship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi FrazierCommunity Services ManagerHarrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Frazier serves as the Library & Community Services Manager at the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell\, Texas. Her passion for books and literacy has been life long\, studying liberal arts at Dickinson College and earning a master’s degree in Library Science from North Texas State University. She educated all three of her children throughout high school. Once they were graduated from college\, she began working with the City of Caldwell. The same love of books and literacy drove her to establish and develop an adult basic education program at the library. Working in close partnership with agencies\, businesses\, nonprofits and volunteers\, the library offers education opportunities for GED\, ESL\, Spanish\, digital literacy\, and citizenship\, all at no cost to students. The library offers the only adult education services in the county. The Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library Adult Basic Education program is currently focusing on providing education and direction for disconnected youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley RobinsonExecutive DirectorTexas Library Association (TLA) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley Robinson\, CAE\, is an experienced nonprofit association professional who has served as the executive director of the Texas Library Association (TLA) since 2020. With over two decades of experience\, Robinson’s leadership is member-focused\, driving successful initiatives and organizational growth. She excels in managing people\, and resources\, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Prior to TLA\, she held leadership roles at Texas Healthcare Trustees and the Texas Hospital Association\, as well as positions in business development\, fundraising\, and marketing for other organizations. Robinson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Trinity University and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Host: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack WalkerExecutive DirectorLiteracy Texas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker serves as the Executive Director of Literacy Texas. She was a first-generation college student who personally knows the powerful role that education plays in helping change the course of a person’s life. This passion has fueled a career in education that has spanned over two decades and impacted thousands of students. She earned a doctorate in education leadership and a master’s degree in education administration\, both from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. Dr. Walker also attended Texarkana College and was a graduate of Liberty-Eylau High School.  She is a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas class and she currently serves as a member of the Digital Opportunity Advisory Group for the Texas Broadband Office. In 2024\, Dr. Walker represented Texas in COABE’s 2024 State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 click here to register now\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 SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n Dallas Public Library \n \n \n \n Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n Texas Library Association (TLA) \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 Checked/updated 2/27/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-nov-2024/ 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/The-Expert-Edge-Plain-Language-1200x300-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T110000 DTSTAMP:20241125T063255Z CREATED:20240925T082832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T063255Z UID:4917-1730368800-1730372400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Health Literacy DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EVENT: \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 month’s topic \n \n \n \n Guests this month \n \n \n \n Online registration \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 Thursday\, February 27\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). \n \n \n \n The Zoom room will open at 9:50 AM. \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 session will focus on effective adult and family literacy programs that take place in libraries across Texas. \n \n \n \n This online learning 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 MONTH'S TOPIC \n \n \n \n Libraries are at the heart of their local communities – and can play a very particular part in adult and family learning and literacy. Come along to this session to learn more from some programs making a difference in 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 GUESTS THIS MONTH \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna FergussonInstructorDallas Public Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna Fergusson (here in character as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride & Prejudice) serves as an instructor for the Dallas Public Library. She teaches GED and English classes to the community\, both online and in-person. Her love of teaching started early. While earning her associate’s degree in liberal arts\, she worked for TRiO and tutored fellow students\, many from disadvantaged backgrounds. After completing her bachelor’s degree in English\, she began working as a coordinator for the Adult Learning team at the Dallas Public Library\, managing classes and training volunteer teachers. She earned her TEFL certification in 2018. After a brief stint teaching English overseas\, Shauna returned to Dallas to teach at the library and pursue her master’s degree in library science. She will be graduating this spring\, with a concentration in Law Librarianship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi FrazierCommunity Services ManagerHarrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Frazier serves as the Library & Community Services Manager at the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell\, Texas. Her passion for books and literacy has been life long\, studying liberal arts at Dickinson College and earning a master’s degree in Library Science from North Texas State University. She educated all three of her children throughout high school. Once they were graduated from college\, she began working with the City of Caldwell. The same love of books and literacy drove her to establish and develop an adult basic education program at the library. Working in close partnership with agencies\, businesses\, nonprofits and volunteers\, the library offers education opportunities for GED\, ESL\, Spanish\, digital literacy\, and citizenship\, all at no cost to students. The library offers the only adult education services in the county. The Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library Adult Basic Education program is currently focusing on providing education and direction for disconnected youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley RobinsonExecutive DirectorTexas Library Association (TLA) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley Robinson\, CAE\, is an experienced nonprofit association professional who has served as the executive director of the Texas Library Association (TLA) since 2020. With over two decades of experience\, Robinson’s leadership is member-focused\, driving successful initiatives and organizational growth. She excels in managing people\, and resources\, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Prior to TLA\, she held leadership roles at Texas Healthcare Trustees and the Texas Hospital Association\, as well as positions in business development\, fundraising\, and marketing for other organizations. Robinson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Trinity University and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Host: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack WalkerExecutive DirectorLiteracy Texas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker serves as the Executive Director of Literacy Texas. She was a first-generation college student who personally knows the powerful role that education plays in helping change the course of a person’s life. This passion has fueled a career in education that has spanned over two decades and impacted thousands of students. She earned a doctorate in education leadership and a master’s degree in education administration\, both from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. Dr. Walker also attended Texarkana College and was a graduate of Liberty-Eylau High School.  She is a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas class and she currently serves as a member of the Digital Opportunity Advisory Group for the Texas Broadband Office. In 2024\, Dr. Walker represented Texas in COABE’s 2024 State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 click here to register now\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 SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n Dallas Public Library \n \n \n \n Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n Texas Library Association (TLA) \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 Checked/updated 2/27/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-oct-2024/ 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-FORMS-BEST-Health-Literacy-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T100000 DTSTAMP:20241125T063202Z CREATED:20240924T032439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T063202Z UID:4908-1728550800-1728554400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Coffee With Literacy Texas DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EVENT: \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 month’s topic \n \n \n \n Guests this month \n \n \n \n Online registration \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 Thursday\, February 27\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). \n \n \n \n The Zoom room will open at 9:50 AM. \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 session will focus on effective adult and family literacy programs that take place in libraries across Texas. \n \n \n \n This online learning 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 MONTH'S TOPIC \n \n \n \n Libraries are at the heart of their local communities – and can play a very particular part in adult and family learning and literacy. Come along to this session to learn more from some programs making a difference in 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 GUESTS THIS MONTH \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna FergussonInstructorDallas Public Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna Fergusson (here in character as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride & Prejudice) serves as an instructor for the Dallas Public Library. She teaches GED and English classes to the community\, both online and in-person. Her love of teaching started early. While earning her associate’s degree in liberal arts\, she worked for TRiO and tutored fellow students\, many from disadvantaged backgrounds. After completing her bachelor’s degree in English\, she began working as a coordinator for the Adult Learning team at the Dallas Public Library\, managing classes and training volunteer teachers. She earned her TEFL certification in 2018. After a brief stint teaching English overseas\, Shauna returned to Dallas to teach at the library and pursue her master’s degree in library science. She will be graduating this spring\, with a concentration in Law Librarianship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi FrazierCommunity Services ManagerHarrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Frazier serves as the Library & Community Services Manager at the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell\, Texas. Her passion for books and literacy has been life long\, studying liberal arts at Dickinson College and earning a master’s degree in Library Science from North Texas State University. She educated all three of her children throughout high school. Once they were graduated from college\, she began working with the City of Caldwell. The same love of books and literacy drove her to establish and develop an adult basic education program at the library. Working in close partnership with agencies\, businesses\, nonprofits and volunteers\, the library offers education opportunities for GED\, ESL\, Spanish\, digital literacy\, and citizenship\, all at no cost to students. The library offers the only adult education services in the county. The Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library Adult Basic Education program is currently focusing on providing education and direction for disconnected youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley RobinsonExecutive DirectorTexas Library Association (TLA) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley Robinson\, CAE\, is an experienced nonprofit association professional who has served as the executive director of the Texas Library Association (TLA) since 2020. With over two decades of experience\, Robinson’s leadership is member-focused\, driving successful initiatives and organizational growth. She excels in managing people\, and resources\, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Prior to TLA\, she held leadership roles at Texas Healthcare Trustees and the Texas Hospital Association\, as well as positions in business development\, fundraising\, and marketing for other organizations. Robinson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Trinity University and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Host: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack WalkerExecutive DirectorLiteracy Texas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker serves as the Executive Director of Literacy Texas. She was a first-generation college student who personally knows the powerful role that education plays in helping change the course of a person’s life. This passion has fueled a career in education that has spanned over two decades and impacted thousands of students. She earned a doctorate in education leadership and a master’s degree in education administration\, both from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. Dr. Walker also attended Texarkana College and was a graduate of Liberty-Eylau High School.  She is a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas class and she currently serves as a member of the Digital Opportunity Advisory Group for the Texas Broadband Office. In 2024\, Dr. Walker represented Texas in COABE’s 2024 State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 click here to register now\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 SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n Dallas Public Library \n \n \n \n Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n Texas Library Association (TLA) \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 Checked/updated 2/27/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/coffee-oct-2024/ 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:20240926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T110000 DTSTAMP:20241125T062926Z CREATED:20240912T084808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T062926Z UID:4883-1727344800-1727348400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Outreach & Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EVENT: \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 month’s topic \n \n \n \n Guests this month \n \n \n \n Online registration \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 Thursday\, February 27\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). \n \n \n \n The Zoom room will open at 9:50 AM. \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 session will focus on effective adult and family literacy programs that take place in libraries across Texas. \n \n \n \n This online learning 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 MONTH'S TOPIC \n \n \n \n Libraries are at the heart of their local communities – and can play a very particular part in adult and family learning and literacy. Come along to this session to learn more from some programs making a difference in 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 GUESTS THIS MONTH \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna FergussonInstructorDallas Public Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna Fergusson (here in character as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride & Prejudice) serves as an instructor for the Dallas Public Library. She teaches GED and English classes to the community\, both online and in-person. Her love of teaching started early. While earning her associate’s degree in liberal arts\, she worked for TRiO and tutored fellow students\, many from disadvantaged backgrounds. After completing her bachelor’s degree in English\, she began working as a coordinator for the Adult Learning team at the Dallas Public Library\, managing classes and training volunteer teachers. She earned her TEFL certification in 2018. After a brief stint teaching English overseas\, Shauna returned to Dallas to teach at the library and pursue her master’s degree in library science. She will be graduating this spring\, with a concentration in Law Librarianship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi FrazierCommunity Services ManagerHarrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Frazier serves as the Library & Community Services Manager at the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell\, Texas. Her passion for books and literacy has been life long\, studying liberal arts at Dickinson College and earning a master’s degree in Library Science from North Texas State University. She educated all three of her children throughout high school. Once they were graduated from college\, she began working with the City of Caldwell. The same love of books and literacy drove her to establish and develop an adult basic education program at the library. Working in close partnership with agencies\, businesses\, nonprofits and volunteers\, the library offers education opportunities for GED\, ESL\, Spanish\, digital literacy\, and citizenship\, all at no cost to students. The library offers the only adult education services in the county. The Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library Adult Basic Education program is currently focusing on providing education and direction for disconnected youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley RobinsonExecutive DirectorTexas Library Association (TLA) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley Robinson\, CAE\, is an experienced nonprofit association professional who has served as the executive director of the Texas Library Association (TLA) since 2020. With over two decades of experience\, Robinson’s leadership is member-focused\, driving successful initiatives and organizational growth. She excels in managing people\, and resources\, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Prior to TLA\, she held leadership roles at Texas Healthcare Trustees and the Texas Hospital Association\, as well as positions in business development\, fundraising\, and marketing for other organizations. Robinson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Trinity University and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Host: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack WalkerExecutive DirectorLiteracy Texas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker serves as the Executive Director of Literacy Texas. She was a first-generation college student who personally knows the powerful role that education plays in helping change the course of a person’s life. This passion has fueled a career in education that has spanned over two decades and impacted thousands of students. She earned a doctorate in education leadership and a master’s degree in education administration\, both from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. Dr. Walker also attended Texarkana College and was a graduate of Liberty-Eylau High School.  She is a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas class and she currently serves as a member of the Digital Opportunity Advisory Group for the Texas Broadband Office. In 2024\, Dr. Walker represented Texas in COABE’s 2024 State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 click here to register now\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 SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n Dallas Public Library \n \n \n \n Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n Texas Library Association (TLA) \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 Checked/updated 2/27/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-sep-2024/ 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-FORMS-BEST-Outreach-Advocacy-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T103000 DTSTAMP:20240924T223204Z CREATED:20240821T084431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T223204Z UID:4827-1727168400-1727173800@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Fundraising for Nonprofits DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EVENT: \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 month’s topic \n \n \n \n Guests this month \n \n \n \n Online registration \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 Thursday\, February 27\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). \n \n \n \n The Zoom room will open at 9:50 AM. \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 session will focus on effective adult and family literacy programs that take place in libraries across Texas. \n \n \n \n This online learning 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 MONTH'S TOPIC \n \n \n \n Libraries are at the heart of their local communities – and can play a very particular part in adult and family learning and literacy. Come along to this session to learn more from some programs making a difference in 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 GUESTS THIS MONTH \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna FergussonInstructorDallas Public Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna Fergusson (here in character as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride & Prejudice) serves as an instructor for the Dallas Public Library. She teaches GED and English classes to the community\, both online and in-person. Her love of teaching started early. While earning her associate’s degree in liberal arts\, she worked for TRiO and tutored fellow students\, many from disadvantaged backgrounds. After completing her bachelor’s degree in English\, she began working as a coordinator for the Adult Learning team at the Dallas Public Library\, managing classes and training volunteer teachers. She earned her TEFL certification in 2018. After a brief stint teaching English overseas\, Shauna returned to Dallas to teach at the library and pursue her master’s degree in library science. She will be graduating this spring\, with a concentration in Law Librarianship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi FrazierCommunity Services ManagerHarrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Frazier serves as the Library & Community Services Manager at the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell\, Texas. Her passion for books and literacy has been life long\, studying liberal arts at Dickinson College and earning a master’s degree in Library Science from North Texas State University. She educated all three of her children throughout high school. Once they were graduated from college\, she began working with the City of Caldwell. The same love of books and literacy drove her to establish and develop an adult basic education program at the library. Working in close partnership with agencies\, businesses\, nonprofits and volunteers\, the library offers education opportunities for GED\, ESL\, Spanish\, digital literacy\, and citizenship\, all at no cost to students. The library offers the only adult education services in the county. The Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library Adult Basic Education program is currently focusing on providing education and direction for disconnected youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley RobinsonExecutive DirectorTexas Library Association (TLA) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley Robinson\, CAE\, is an experienced nonprofit association professional who has served as the executive director of the Texas Library Association (TLA) since 2020. With over two decades of experience\, Robinson’s leadership is member-focused\, driving successful initiatives and organizational growth. She excels in managing people\, and resources\, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Prior to TLA\, she held leadership roles at Texas Healthcare Trustees and the Texas Hospital Association\, as well as positions in business development\, fundraising\, and marketing for other organizations. Robinson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Trinity University and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Host: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack WalkerExecutive DirectorLiteracy Texas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker serves as the Executive Director of Literacy Texas. She was a first-generation college student who personally knows the powerful role that education plays in helping change the course of a person’s life. This passion has fueled a career in education that has spanned over two decades and impacted thousands of students. She earned a doctorate in education leadership and a master’s degree in education administration\, both from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. Dr. Walker also attended Texarkana College and was a graduate of Liberty-Eylau High School.  She is a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas class and she currently serves as a member of the Digital Opportunity Advisory Group for the Texas Broadband Office. In 2024\, Dr. Walker represented Texas in COABE’s 2024 State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 click here to register now\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 SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n Dallas Public Library \n \n \n \n Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n Texas Library Association (TLA) \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 Checked/updated 2/27/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/leaders-fundraising-2024/ 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/WLN-Fundraising-Google-Forms-cover-1200-×-300-px-NO-LOGOS.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T150000 DTSTAMP:20240806T101402Z CREATED:20240511T024222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T101402Z UID:4309-1723471200-1723474800@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Focus Group #2 DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EVENT: \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 month’s topic \n \n \n \n Guests this month \n \n \n \n Online registration \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 Thursday\, February 27\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). \n \n \n \n The Zoom room will open at 9:50 AM. \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 session will focus on effective adult and family literacy programs that take place in libraries across Texas. \n \n \n \n This online learning 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 MONTH'S TOPIC \n \n \n \n Libraries are at the heart of their local communities – and can play a very particular part in adult and family learning and literacy. Come along to this session to learn more from some programs making a difference in 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 GUESTS THIS MONTH \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna FergussonInstructorDallas Public Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna Fergusson (here in character as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride & Prejudice) serves as an instructor for the Dallas Public Library. She teaches GED and English classes to the community\, both online and in-person. Her love of teaching started early. While earning her associate’s degree in liberal arts\, she worked for TRiO and tutored fellow students\, many from disadvantaged backgrounds. After completing her bachelor’s degree in English\, she began working as a coordinator for the Adult Learning team at the Dallas Public Library\, managing classes and training volunteer teachers. She earned her TEFL certification in 2018. After a brief stint teaching English overseas\, Shauna returned to Dallas to teach at the library and pursue her master’s degree in library science. She will be graduating this spring\, with a concentration in Law Librarianship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi FrazierCommunity Services ManagerHarrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Frazier serves as the Library & Community Services Manager at the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell\, Texas. Her passion for books and literacy has been life long\, studying liberal arts at Dickinson College and earning a master’s degree in Library Science from North Texas State University. She educated all three of her children throughout high school. Once they were graduated from college\, she began working with the City of Caldwell. The same love of books and literacy drove her to establish and develop an adult basic education program at the library. Working in close partnership with agencies\, businesses\, nonprofits and volunteers\, the library offers education opportunities for GED\, ESL\, Spanish\, digital literacy\, and citizenship\, all at no cost to students. The library offers the only adult education services in the county. The Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library Adult Basic Education program is currently focusing on providing education and direction for disconnected youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley RobinsonExecutive DirectorTexas Library Association (TLA) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley Robinson\, CAE\, is an experienced nonprofit association professional who has served as the executive director of the Texas Library Association (TLA) since 2020. With over two decades of experience\, Robinson’s leadership is member-focused\, driving successful initiatives and organizational growth. She excels in managing people\, and resources\, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Prior to TLA\, she held leadership roles at Texas Healthcare Trustees and the Texas Hospital Association\, as well as positions in business development\, fundraising\, and marketing for other organizations. Robinson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Trinity University and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Host: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack WalkerExecutive DirectorLiteracy Texas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker serves as the Executive Director of Literacy Texas. She was a first-generation college student who personally knows the powerful role that education plays in helping change the course of a person’s life. This passion has fueled a career in education that has spanned over two decades and impacted thousands of students. She earned a doctorate in education leadership and a master’s degree in education administration\, both from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. Dr. Walker also attended Texarkana College and was a graduate of Liberty-Eylau High School.  She is a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas class and she currently serves as a member of the Digital Opportunity Advisory Group for the Texas Broadband Office. In 2024\, Dr. Walker represented Texas in COABE’s 2024 State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 click here to register now\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 SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n Dallas Public Library \n \n \n \n Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n Texas Library Association (TLA) \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 Checked/updated 2/27/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2024-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:20240808T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T103000 DTSTAMP:20240806T101400Z CREATED:20240511T023748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T101400Z UID:4307-1723109400-1723113000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Focus Group #1 DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EVENT: \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 month’s topic \n \n \n \n Guests this month \n \n \n \n Online registration \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 Thursday\, February 27\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). \n \n \n \n The Zoom room will open at 9:50 AM. \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 session will focus on effective adult and family literacy programs that take place in libraries across Texas. \n \n \n \n This online learning 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 MONTH'S TOPIC \n \n \n \n Libraries are at the heart of their local communities – and can play a very particular part in adult and family learning and literacy. Come along to this session to learn more from some programs making a difference in 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 GUESTS THIS MONTH \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna FergussonInstructorDallas Public Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna Fergusson (here in character as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride & Prejudice) serves as an instructor for the Dallas Public Library. She teaches GED and English classes to the community\, both online and in-person. Her love of teaching started early. While earning her associate’s degree in liberal arts\, she worked for TRiO and tutored fellow students\, many from disadvantaged backgrounds. After completing her bachelor’s degree in English\, she began working as a coordinator for the Adult Learning team at the Dallas Public Library\, managing classes and training volunteer teachers. She earned her TEFL certification in 2018. After a brief stint teaching English overseas\, Shauna returned to Dallas to teach at the library and pursue her master’s degree in library science. She will be graduating this spring\, with a concentration in Law Librarianship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi FrazierCommunity Services ManagerHarrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Frazier serves as the Library & Community Services Manager at the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell\, Texas. Her passion for books and literacy has been life long\, studying liberal arts at Dickinson College and earning a master’s degree in Library Science from North Texas State University. She educated all three of her children throughout high school. Once they were graduated from college\, she began working with the City of Caldwell. The same love of books and literacy drove her to establish and develop an adult basic education program at the library. Working in close partnership with agencies\, businesses\, nonprofits and volunteers\, the library offers education opportunities for GED\, ESL\, Spanish\, digital literacy\, and citizenship\, all at no cost to students. The library offers the only adult education services in the county. The Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library Adult Basic Education program is currently focusing on providing education and direction for disconnected youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley RobinsonExecutive DirectorTexas Library Association (TLA) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley Robinson\, CAE\, is an experienced nonprofit association professional who has served as the executive director of the Texas Library Association (TLA) since 2020. With over two decades of experience\, Robinson’s leadership is member-focused\, driving successful initiatives and organizational growth. She excels in managing people\, and resources\, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Prior to TLA\, she held leadership roles at Texas Healthcare Trustees and the Texas Hospital Association\, as well as positions in business development\, fundraising\, and marketing for other organizations. Robinson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Trinity University and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Host: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack WalkerExecutive DirectorLiteracy Texas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker serves as the Executive Director of Literacy Texas. She was a first-generation college student who personally knows the powerful role that education plays in helping change the course of a person’s life. This passion has fueled a career in education that has spanned over two decades and impacted thousands of students. She earned a doctorate in education leadership and a master’s degree in education administration\, both from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. Dr. Walker also attended Texarkana College and was a graduate of Liberty-Eylau High School.  She is a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas class and she currently serves as a member of the Digital Opportunity Advisory Group for the Texas Broadband Office. In 2024\, Dr. Walker represented Texas in COABE’s 2024 State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 click here to register now\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 SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n Dallas Public Library \n \n \n \n Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n Texas Library Association (TLA) \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 Checked/updated 2/27/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2024-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:20240710T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T140000 DTSTAMP:20240511T015656Z CREATED:20240511T015534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T015656Z UID:4305-1720616400-1720620000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Coffee With Literacy Texas DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EVENT: \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 month’s topic \n \n \n \n Guests this month \n \n \n \n Online registration \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 Thursday\, February 27\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). \n \n \n \n The Zoom room will open at 9:50 AM. \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 session will focus on effective adult and family literacy programs that take place in libraries across Texas. \n \n \n \n This online learning 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 MONTH'S TOPIC \n \n \n \n Libraries are at the heart of their local communities – and can play a very particular part in adult and family learning and literacy. Come along to this session to learn more from some programs making a difference in 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 GUESTS THIS MONTH \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna FergussonInstructorDallas Public Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shauna Fergusson (here in character as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride & Prejudice) serves as an instructor for the Dallas Public Library. She teaches GED and English classes to the community\, both online and in-person. Her love of teaching started early. While earning her associate’s degree in liberal arts\, she worked for TRiO and tutored fellow students\, many from disadvantaged backgrounds. After completing her bachelor’s degree in English\, she began working as a coordinator for the Adult Learning team at the Dallas Public Library\, managing classes and training volunteer teachers. She earned her TEFL certification in 2018. After a brief stint teaching English overseas\, Shauna returned to Dallas to teach at the library and pursue her master’s degree in library science. She will be graduating this spring\, with a concentration in Law Librarianship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi FrazierCommunity Services ManagerHarrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Frazier serves as the Library & Community Services Manager at the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell\, Texas. Her passion for books and literacy has been life long\, studying liberal arts at Dickinson College and earning a master’s degree in Library Science from North Texas State University. She educated all three of her children throughout high school. Once they were graduated from college\, she began working with the City of Caldwell. The same love of books and literacy drove her to establish and develop an adult basic education program at the library. Working in close partnership with agencies\, businesses\, nonprofits and volunteers\, the library offers education opportunities for GED\, ESL\, Spanish\, digital literacy\, and citizenship\, all at no cost to students. The library offers the only adult education services in the county. The Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library Adult Basic Education program is currently focusing on providing education and direction for disconnected youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley RobinsonExecutive DirectorTexas Library Association (TLA) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shirley Robinson\, CAE\, is an experienced nonprofit association professional who has served as the executive director of the Texas Library Association (TLA) since 2020. With over two decades of experience\, Robinson’s leadership is member-focused\, driving successful initiatives and organizational growth. She excels in managing people\, and resources\, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Prior to TLA\, she held leadership roles at Texas Healthcare Trustees and the Texas Hospital Association\, as well as positions in business development\, fundraising\, and marketing for other organizations. Robinson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Trinity University and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Host: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack WalkerExecutive DirectorLiteracy Texas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker serves as the Executive Director of Literacy Texas. She was a first-generation college student who personally knows the powerful role that education plays in helping change the course of a person’s life. This passion has fueled a career in education that has spanned over two decades and impacted thousands of students. She earned a doctorate in education leadership and a master’s degree in education administration\, both from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. Dr. Walker also attended Texarkana College and was a graduate of Liberty-Eylau High School.  She is a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas class and she currently serves as a member of the Digital Opportunity Advisory Group for the Texas Broadband Office. In 2024\, Dr. Walker represented Texas in COABE’s 2024 State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 click here to register now\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 SPECIAL THANKS \n \n \n \n Dallas Public Library \n \n \n \n Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library \n \n \n \n Texas Library Association (TLA) \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 Checked/updated 2/27/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/coffee-july-2024/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Group Chat,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR