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.
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 8:45 am to 4:00 pm on the UTRGV Campus, 1201 West University Drive, Edinburg TX 78539. The symposium is part of the annual UTRGV Festiba celebration and has […]
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 and has the theme, "Navigating the future of learning." 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 […]
SAVE THE DATE! The 2023 Laredo Literacy Symposium is co-presented by Laredo College and Literacy Texas. The symposium will be held on Thursday, June 15. Location, time, and all other details to be confirmed. This symposium is offered free of charge to educators, volunteer tutors, ESL teachers, and other library and nonprofit professionals who work […]
