Literacy Texas partners with regional literacy organizations throughout the state to offer one-day literacy symposia. Funded by the Volunteer Training Initiative grant from the Texas Workforce Commission, these symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit, community-based, and faith-based organizations.
Symposia are an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region.
Use the calendar below to find upcoming symposia, and read more here about this regional approach to professional development.
SAVE THE DATE! The 2022 Fall Gulf Coast Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the Adult Education Center and Literacy Texas. The symposium is scheduled for Friday, November 4, 2022 and will be held online. Program, times, and all other details to be confirmed. This symposium is offered free of charge to educators, volunteer tutors, ESL […]
The 2022 Winter DFW Literacy Symposium is co-presented by Tarrant Literacy Coalition and Literacy Texas. The symposium will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church, Arlington (313 N. Center St, Arlington, TX 76011). This symposium is offered free of charge to educators, volunteer tutors, ESL teachers, and other library […]
SAVE THE DATE! The 2023 South Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the South Texas Literacy Coalition and Literacy Texas. The symposium will be held on Saturday, February 25, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Location and all other details to be confirmed. This symposium is offered free of charge to educators, volunteer tutors, ESL […]
SAVE THE DATE! The 2023 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas. The symposium will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, in Longview, TX. Location and all other details to be confirmed. This symposium is offered free of charge to […]
SAVE THE DATE! The 2023 Literacy Symposium for Faith-Affiliated programs is co-presented by Literacy ConneXus and Literacy Texas. The symposium will be held on Saturday, April 22, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Location and all other details to be confirmed. This symposium is offered free of charge to educators, volunteer tutors, ESL teachers, and […]
SAVE THE DATE! The 2023 South Plains Literacy Symposium is co-presented by Literacy Lubbock and Literacy Texas. The symposium will be held on Friday, May 19, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Location and all other details to be confirmed. This symposium is offered free of charge to educators, volunteer tutors, ESL teachers, and other […]
