The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge!
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BASIC DETAILS
This online session will be held on:
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT)
Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM.
Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins.
This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy.
ABOUT THIS TOPIC
Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest, but to other obstacles.
How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities?
In this session, we will:
- Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;
- Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”, learn more, and increase in confidence,
- Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language, and
- Discuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs.
This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations.
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MEET THE PRESENTER
Kathryn Bauchelle
After moving to Houston, TX in 2008, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston, then joined the staff, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management, program direction, fund development, grant writing, program evaluation, communications, training, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience, best practices, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement.
She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021.
FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION
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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.
PD CERTIFICATES
Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit.
Literacy Texas defines “complete” as:
- Be present for at least 90% of the session;
- Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.
Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes.
Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date, please take care to request it in a timely manner!
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SPECIAL THANKS
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Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026
