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SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Finding & Keeping Amazing Volunteers
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/leaders-dec-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Training,What Leaders Need
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SUMMARY:South Texas Literacy Symposium
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155453
CREATED:20250918T083442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T220858Z
UID:5813-1763028000-1763031600@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Adult Learner Persistence & Retention
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155453
CREATED:20250814T074643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T090050Z
UID:5750-1761293700-1761319800@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:DFW Literacy Symposium
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155453
CREATED:20250827T102001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T081152Z
UID:5773-1760446800-1760452200@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Progress by Design
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155453
CREATED:20250827T110705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T081128Z
UID:5776-1760004000-1760007600@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Learning Differences & 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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
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UID:5706-1758618000-1758623400@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Strategic & Succession Planning Essentials
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/leaders-sep-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,Training,What Leaders Need
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155453
CREATED:20250820T100922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T020423Z
UID:5758-1757584800-1757588400@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Outreach & Advocacy
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-sep-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Panel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155453
CREATED:20250815T072645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T030134Z
UID:5757-1756803600-1756807200@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:LitTX Group Chat
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/group-chat-sep-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group Chat,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155453
CREATED:20250724T092537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T210926Z
UID:5680-1756375200-1756378800@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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-aug-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Panel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155453
CREATED:20250724T072954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T103538Z
UID:5675-1756200600-1756206000@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: A Great Start for Students
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-aug-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,The Expert Edge,Training
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SUMMARY:2025 Focus Group #2
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-focus-group-2/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Focus Group,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155453
CREATED:20250724T085623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T085748Z
UID:5678-1755770400-1755774000@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:2025 Focus Group #1
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-focus-group-1/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Focus Group,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250807
DTSTAMP:20260422T155453
CREATED:20240626T061843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T082323Z
UID:4497-1754352000-1754524799@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:2025 Literacy Texas Annual Conference
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-conference/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites San Marcos\, 1001 E McCarty Lane\, San Marcos\, 78666\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Literacy Texas Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T130000
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SUMMARY:2025 Literacy Texas Pre-Conference
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-pre-conference/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites San Marcos\, 1001 E McCarty Lane\, San Marcos\, 78666\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Literacy Texas Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260422T155453
CREATED:20250528T084840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T103627Z
UID:5448-1752746400-1752750000@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Best Practices & Research
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
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SUMMARY:Coffee With Literacy Texas
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/coffee-jul-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group Chat,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155453
CREATED:20250423T052532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T104337Z
UID:5392-1750932000-1750935600@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Literacy in Corrections
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-jun-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Panel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTSTAMP:20260422T155453
CREATED:20250227T073100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T033305Z
UID:5293-1750377600-1750550399@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Gulf Coast Literacy Symposium
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-symposium-gulf-coast/
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155453
CREATED:20240821T085505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T043547Z
UID:4830-1749114000-1749119400@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Community Collaboration
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/leaders-collaboration-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,Training,What Leaders Need
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T151500
DTSTAMP:20260422T155453
CREATED:20250227T033556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T002241Z
UID:5291-1748505600-1748531700@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:South Plains Literacy Symposium
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-symposium-south-plains/
LOCATION:McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center\, Texas Tech\, 2521 17th St\, Lubbock\, TX\, 79409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training
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SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Digital 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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-may-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260422T155453
CREATED:20250415T052044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T024555Z
UID:5385-1746694800-1746698400@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Literacy Texas Presents: ProLiteracy & New Readers Press
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/presenting-proliteracy-nrp-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Literacy Texas Presents,Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155453
CREATED:20250327T055611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T002430Z
UID:5340-1746608400-1746613800@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Students as Leaders
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-may-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,The Expert Edge,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T121500
DTSTAMP:20260422T155454
CREATED:20250221T013745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T222440Z
UID:5275-1745483400-1745496900@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Faith-Affiliated Programs
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-apr-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155454
CREATED:20250227T032908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T235425Z
UID:5290-1745411400-1745415000@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Coffee With Literacy Texas
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
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SUMMARY:Central Texas Literacy Symposium
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-symposium-central-tx/
LOCATION:TCEA\, 3100 Alvin Devane Blvd\, Building B\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Coalition of Central Texas":MAILTO:info@willread.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155454
CREATED:20250212T112712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T000558Z
UID:5243-1743069600-1743073200@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Focus on ABE
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-mar-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Panel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155454
CREATED:20241218T110212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T075825Z
UID:5077-1741266000-1741271400@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Community Collaboration
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-mar-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,The Expert Edge,Training
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SUMMARY:East Texas Literacy Symposium
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.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\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						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS 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									PD certificates								\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					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees 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 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									HSE/GED credentials are not an end point — they are part of a continuum that connects adult learners to both employment opportunities and family success. The challenge for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas is how to support this dual mission without overloading teachers or risking burnout. This spotlight will explore practical strategies for integrating workforce readiness and family literacy into HSE/GED classes. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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				\n			\n						\n				\n									Dr. Alberto UrbinaVice PresidentHouston City College (HCC) 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Dr. Alberto Urbina is an accomplished leader in technical education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience spanning industrial construction and academia. Beginning his career as a welder\, pipefitter\, and welding inspector in the Gulf Coast industrial sector\, he has since advanced into senior leadership roles and currently serves as Vice President of Houston City College – Southeast. An HCC graduate\, Dr. Urbina holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Houston-Downtown\, completed graduate studies in Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University\, and earned both a Master’s in Educational Leadership (University of Texas at Arlington) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (University of Houston-Clear Lake). His credentials include Registered Engineer\, Certified Educator\, and Certified Program Planner. Dr. Urbina’s career reflects a commitment to bridging industry and education. He has served as a high school teacher\, college professor\, program director\, department chair\, executive director\, and dean. Recognized by the American Welding Society with the District 18 Outstanding Welding Educator Award\, he continues to influence technical education as Technical Chair for AWS Houston Chapter\, a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Livestock Committee\, and an advisor to multiple Career and Technical Education committees across regional school districts. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Alyssa G. CavazosDirector for the Center for Teaching ExcellenceUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Alyssa G. Cavazos is Professor of Rhetoric\, Composition\, and Literacy Studies in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in writing studies. Her pedagogical and scholarly interests include: language difference in the teaching of writing\, translingual writing across communities\, professional development in higher education\, and student voices in teaching and learning. She was awarded the University of Texas System 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award\, the 2017 UTRGV Excellence Award in Teaching\, and the 2022 Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology Online Teaching Award. She also serves as an active member of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She is committed to designing learner-centered educational spaces that support students’ academic success across academic disciplines in higher education and beyond.  								\n				\n				\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									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\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					PD CERTIFICATES				\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour 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.								\n				\n				\n				\n									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! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									[presenter] 								\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									click here to go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to see the national literacy calendar\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				\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Checked/updated 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-symposium-east-tx/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview\, 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX\, 75605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training
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