BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Literacy Texas - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Literacy Texas 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:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD 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:20260813T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T140000 DTSTAMP:20260805T010906Z CREATED:20260609T071554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T010906Z UID:6573-1786626000-1786629600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Parents\, Caregivers\, and the School System DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 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;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:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 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;VALUE=DATE:20260728 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTSTAMP:20260409T082130Z CREATED:20250814T071408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T082130Z UID:5746-1785196800-1785369599@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:2026 Literacy Texas Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2026-conference/ LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport North\, 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Literacy Texas Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-conference-GOOGLE-blue-on-trans-1200x300-1.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:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 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:20260709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T140000 DTSTAMP:20260711T034530Z CREATED:20260514T100804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T034530Z UID:6437-1783602000-1783605600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Civics & Citizenship DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 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:20260611T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T204435Z CREATED:20260429T080433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T204435Z UID:6415-1781182800-1781186400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Digital & Media Literacy DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 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:20260605T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T153000 DTSTAMP:20260609T013938Z CREATED:20260305T050110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T013938Z UID:6332-1780647300-1780673400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Gulf Coast Literacy Symposium DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2026-symposium-gulf-coast/ LOCATION:HCC Southeast: The Learning Hub\, 6815 Rustic Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77087\, United States CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-Gulf-Coast-Symposium-2025-26.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T103000 DTSTAMP:20260604T230549Z CREATED:20260409T082310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T230549Z UID:6383-1780563600-1780569000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Effective Student Recruitment & Orientation DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 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:20260514T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T140000 DTSTAMP:20260529T025406Z CREATED:20260401T024855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T025406Z UID:6371-1778763600-1778767200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Clear Communication DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-may-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-Clear-Communication-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T120000 DTSTAMP:20260529T025446Z CREATED:20260217T090318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T025446Z UID:6303-1778228100-1778241600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Mid-West Literacy Symposium DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2026-symposium-mid-west/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-Mid-West-Symposium-2025-26.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T153000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225301Z CREATED:20260226T101900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T225301Z UID:6323-1777471200-1777476600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Worth the Stay - Persistence in Action DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-apr-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-Edge-Worth-the-Stay-1200x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T153000 DTSTAMP:20260417T230133Z CREATED:20251218T105611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T230133Z UID:6187-1776413700-1776439800@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Alamo & Central TX Literacy Symposium DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2026-symposium-alamo-central/ LOCATION:Embassy Suites San Marcos\, 1001 E McCarty Lane\, San Marcos\, 78666\, United States CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-Alamo-Central-Symposium-2025-26.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T050238Z CREATED:20260217T101016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T050238Z UID:6305-1775728800-1775732400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Math Literacy & Numeracy DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-apr-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-Math-Numeracy-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T045727Z CREATED:20250815T071904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T045727Z UID:5754-1774530000-1774533600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:LitTX Group Chat - March 2026 DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/group-chat-mar-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:20260312T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T110000 DTSTAMP:20260313T073012Z CREATED:20260109T112928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T073012Z UID:6214-1773309600-1773313200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Work Readiness & Soft Skills DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-mar-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-Readiness-Soft-Skills-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T120000 DTSTAMP:20260310T215352Z CREATED:20251216T111921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T215352Z UID:6181-1772784900-1772798400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Panhandle Literacy Symposium DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2026-symposium-panhandle/ LOCATION:Amarillo Area Foundation\, 919 S. Polk St\, Amarillo\, TX\, 79101\, United States CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-Panhandle-Symposium-2025-26.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T103000 DTSTAMP:20260218T064837Z CREATED:20251125T223425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T064837Z UID:6136-1771318800-1771324200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Communications That Work DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/leaders-feb-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-Comms-1200-×-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T110000 DTSTAMP:20260217T103405Z CREATED:20251125T221639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T103405Z UID:6135-1770890400-1770894000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: HSE/GED DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-feb-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-HSEGED-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T103000 DTSTAMP:20260128T102144Z CREATED:20251029T104000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T102144Z UID:6094-1769504400-1769509800@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Building a Positive Classroom Environment DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-jan-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-Edge-Positive-Classroom-1200x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124 DTSTAMP:20260127T113527Z CREATED:20251028T092817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T113527Z UID:6091-1769040000-1769212799@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Far West Literacy Symposium DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2026-symposium-far-west/ LOCATION:Ysleta Community Learning Center\, 121 Padres Dr\, El Paso\, TX\, 79907\, United States CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-Far-West-Symposium-2025-26-DATELESS.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T110000 DTSTAMP:20260109T221654Z CREATED:20251028T020302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T221654Z UID:6087-1767866400-1767870000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Wraparound Services DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-jan-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-WRAPAROUND-SERVICES-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T113000 DTSTAMP:20251217T064313Z CREATED:20250918T092234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T064313Z UID:5816-1765794600-1765798200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:LitTX Group Chat DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/group-chat-dec-2025/ 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:20251212T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T153000 DTSTAMP:20251217T061546Z CREATED:20250926T092957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T061546Z UID:5832-1765527300-1765553400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:East Texas Literacy Symposium DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-symposium-east-texas/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-East-TX-Symposium-2025-26-DATELESS.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T110000 DTSTAMP:20251212T033359Z CREATED:20250918T091454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T033359Z UID:5815-1765447200-1765450800@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Career Navigation DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-dec-2025/ 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-CAREER-NAVIGATION-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T103000 DTSTAMP:20251205T093208Z CREATED:20250918T084036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T093208Z UID:5814-1764838800-1764844200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Finding & Keeping Amazing Volunteers DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/leaders-dec-2025/ 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-Volunteers-1200-×-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T131500 DTSTAMP:20251118T100944Z CREATED:20250917T093511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T100944Z UID:5805-1763112600-1763126100@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:South Texas Literacy Symposium DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-symposium-south-texas/ LOCATION:McAllen Public Library\, 4001 N 23rd St\, McAllen\, TX\, 78504\, United States CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-South-TX-Symposium-2025-26-DATELESS.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T110000 DTSTAMP:20251113T220858Z CREATED:20250918T083442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T220858Z UID:5813-1763028000-1763031600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Adult Learner Persistence & Retention DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-nov-2025/ 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-PERSISTENCE-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T153000 DTSTAMP:20251029T090050Z CREATED:20250814T074643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T090050Z UID:5750-1761293700-1761319800@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:DFW Literacy Symposium DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-symposium-dfw/ LOCATION:The Commons\, UTA\, 440 W Nedderman Dr.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76013\, United States CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-SOLD-OUT-DFW-Symposium-2025-26.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T143000 DTSTAMP:20251017T081152Z CREATED:20250827T102001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T081152Z UID:5773-1760446800-1760452200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Progress by Design DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-oct-2025/ 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-Edge-Progress-by-Design-1200x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T110000 DTSTAMP:20251017T081128Z CREATED:20250827T110705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T081128Z UID:5776-1760004000-1760007600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Learning Differences & Disabilities DESCRIPTION:Hear from literacy experts from across the state and the nation. \n \n \n \n Connect with other adult and family literacy practitioners who understand the specific needs of this work. \n \n \n \n Most importantly\, leave with new ideas\, practical resources\, and the encouragement you need to continue making a difference. \n \n \n \n 2027 Conference Basics \n \n \n \n Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthStreet address: 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, Texas\, 76051 \n \n \n \n Our hashtag is #LitTX27 \n \n \n \n Monday\, July 26\, 2027: General arrival\, check-in\, exhibitor set-up\, VIP Reception \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027: Conference Day 1 \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027: Conference Day 2 \n \n \n \n The theme of the 2025 conference is “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n There’s so much more to literacy than classrooms and whiteboards. What does literacy look like in your part of the world? How are folks in your programs linking their learning to family\, work\, and life outside the classroom? There’s no one “right” way for literacy to look! We’ll showcase literacy in all its breadth\, diversity\, and beauty with “Literacy looks like this.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE PAGE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quick guide to the 2026 conference: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference home page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference theme & focus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n breakout sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference presenters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sponsors & exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n conference registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n scholarships & grants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n schedule & program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n location & venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n take a look at recent past conferences\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated 8/16/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-oct-2025/ 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-DISABILITIES-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR