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:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T103000 DTSTAMP:20260902T220558Z CREATED:20260409T082310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T220558Z UID:6383-1780563600-1780569000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Effective Student Recruitment & Orientation 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-jun-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,Training,What Leaders Need ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-WLN-Student-Orientation-1200-×-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T140000 DTSTAMP:20260902T220533Z CREATED:20260429T080433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T220533Z UID:6415-1781182800-1781186400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Digital & Media 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-jun-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-Digital-Media-Literacy-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T140000 DTSTAMP:20260902T220516Z CREATED:20260514T100804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T220516Z UID:6437-1783602000-1783605600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Civics & Citizenship 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-jul-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-CIVICS-CITIZENSHIP-1200-x-300-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T120000 DTSTAMP:20260721T234142Z CREATED:20260527T070637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T234142Z UID:6452-1784631600-1784635200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:LitTX Group Chat - July 2026 DESCRIPTION: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/group-chat-jul-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Group Chat,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-Group-Chat-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T222228Z CREATED:20260626T103414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T222228Z UID:7554-1786442400-1786446000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Pop-Up: Future Focus DESCRIPTION: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/future-focus-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/Future-Focus-GOOGLE-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T140000 DTSTAMP:20260902T220404Z CREATED:20260609T071554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T220404Z UID:6573-1786626000-1786629600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Parents\, Caregivers\, and the School System 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-aug-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-PARENTS-SCHOOL-SYSTEM-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826 DTSTAMP:20260902T220343Z CREATED:20260609T082926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T220343Z UID:6589-1787616000-1787702399@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Cross-Curricular 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/expert-edge-aug-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,The Expert Edge,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/Edge-Cross-Curricular-Learning-GOOGLE-1200x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T140000 DTSTAMP:20260910T194737Z CREATED:20260805T225816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T194737Z UID:8984-1789045200-1789048800@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Mental 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-sep-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-Mental-Health-Literacy-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T140000 DTSTAMP:20260923T012020Z CREATED:20260824T185410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T012020Z UID:9250-1789995600-1789999200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:2026 Focus Group - Program Administrators 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/2026-focus-group-program-administrators/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Focus Group,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-DATELESS-Focus-Groups-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T153000 DTSTAMP:20260930T225727Z CREATED:20260805T195612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T225727Z UID:8968-1790776800-1790782200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Introduction to 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-sep-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,The Expert Edge,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/EE-GOOGLE-Plain-Language-1200x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T110000 DTSTAMP:20260909T133909Z CREATED:20260824T190320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T133909Z UID:9259-1791280800-1791284400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:2026 Focus Group - Classroom Instructors 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/2026-focus-group-instructors/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Focus Group,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-DATELESS-Focus-Groups-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T140000 DTSTAMP:20261014T215206Z CREATED:20260924T113816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T215206Z UID:9725-1791464400-1791468000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Work Partnerships in the Community 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-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-Work-Partnerships-in-the-Community-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T103000 DTSTAMP:20261014T214843Z CREATED:20260806T164832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T214843Z UID:9013-1792486800-1792492200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Team-Building & Staff Development 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-oct-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Training,What Leaders Need ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-WLN-Staff-Development-1200-×-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T140000 DTSTAMP:20261014T214618Z CREATED:20260806T160015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T214618Z UID:8998-1794488400-1794492000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Language\, Literacy\, and Learning Disabilities 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-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-Language.-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T143000 DTSTAMP:20260930T233444Z CREATED:20260930T233136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T233444Z UID:9936-1794922200-1794925800@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:LitTX Group Chat - November 2026 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/group-chat-nov-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Group Chat,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-Group-Chat-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T113000 DTSTAMP:20261015T072345Z CREATED:20261015T072151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T072345Z UID:10204-1796292000-1796297400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Multilevel Classrooms Made Easy 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-dec-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,The Expert Edge,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-FORMS-The-Expert-Edge-GENERAL-1200x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T140000 DTSTAMP:20261015T075353Z CREATED:20261015T075257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T075353Z UID:10216-1796907600-1796911200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Young Adult Learners 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-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-of-Texas-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR