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SUMMARY:Best of Texas: HSE/GED
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page checked/updated: 2/17/2026
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UID:6094-1769504400-1769509800@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Building a Positive Classroom Environment
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page checked/updated: 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,The Expert Edge,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTSTAMP:20260127T113527Z
CREATED:20251028T092817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T113527Z
UID:6091-1769040000-1769212799@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Far West Literacy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page checked/updated: 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2026-symposium-far-west/
LOCATION:Ysleta Community Learning Center\, 121 Padres Dr\, El Paso\, TX\, 79907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260109T221654Z
CREATED:20251028T020302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T221654Z
UID:6087-1767866400-1767870000@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Wraparound Services
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page checked/updated: 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T113000
DTSTAMP:20251217T064313Z
CREATED:20250918T092234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T064313Z
UID:5816-1765794600-1765798200@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:LitTX Group Chat
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page checked/updated: 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/group-chat-dec-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group Chat,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:20251212T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T153000
DTSTAMP:20251217T061546Z
CREATED:20250926T092957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T061546Z
UID:5832-1765527300-1765553400@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:East Texas Literacy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page checked/updated: 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-symposium-east-texas/
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training
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SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Career Navigation
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page checked/updated: 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-dec-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T103000
DTSTAMP:20251205T093208Z
CREATED:20250918T084036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T093208Z
UID:5814-1764838800-1764844200@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Finding & Keeping Amazing Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T131500
DTSTAMP:20251118T100944Z
CREATED:20250917T093511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T100944Z
UID:5805-1763112600-1763126100@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:South Texas Literacy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T110000
DTSTAMP:20251113T220858Z
CREATED:20250918T083442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T220858Z
UID:5813-1763028000-1763031600@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Adult Learner Persistence & Retention
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T153000
DTSTAMP:20251029T090050Z
CREATED:20250814T074643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T090050Z
UID:5750-1761293700-1761319800@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:DFW Literacy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T143000
DTSTAMP:20251017T081152Z
CREATED:20250827T102001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T081152Z
UID:5773-1760446800-1760452200@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Progress by Design
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T110000
DTSTAMP:20251017T081128Z
CREATED:20250827T110705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T081128Z
UID:5776-1760004000-1760007600@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Learning Differences & Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page checked/updated: 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
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SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Strategic & Succession Planning Essentials
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T110000
DTSTAMP:20250912T020423Z
CREATED:20250820T100922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T020423Z
UID:5758-1757584800-1757588400@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Outreach & Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T100000
DTSTAMP:20250903T030134Z
CREATED:20250815T072645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T030134Z
UID:5757-1756803600-1756807200@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:LitTX Group Chat
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T110000
DTSTAMP:20250828T210926Z
CREATED:20250724T092537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T210926Z
UID:5680-1756375200-1756378800@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Civics & Citizenship
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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:20250827T103538Z
CREATED:20250724T072954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T103538Z
UID:5675-1756200600-1756206000@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: A Great Start for Students
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T140000
DTSTAMP:20250724T090035Z
CREATED:20250724T090009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T090035Z
UID:5679-1756126800-1756130400@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:2025 Focus Group #2
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T110000
DTSTAMP:20250724T085748Z
CREATED:20250724T085623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T085748Z
UID:5678-1755770400-1755774000@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:2025 Focus Group #1
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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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SUMMARY:2025 Literacy Texas Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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SUMMARY:2025 Literacy Texas Pre-Conference
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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UID:5448-1752746400-1752750000@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Best Practices & Research
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page checked/updated: 2/17/2026
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-jul-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:20250708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T100000
DTSTAMP:20250620T043608Z
CREATED:20250515T080522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T043608Z
UID:5423-1751965200-1751968800@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Coffee With Literacy Texas
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T110000
DTSTAMP:20250704T104337Z
CREATED:20250423T052532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T104337Z
UID:5392-1750932000-1750935600@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Literacy in Corrections
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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:20250624T033305Z
CREATED:20250227T073100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T033305Z
UID:5293-1750377600-1750550399@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Gulf Coast Literacy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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:20250611T043547Z
CREATED:20240821T085505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T043547Z
UID:4830-1749114000-1749119400@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Community Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T151500
DTSTAMP:20250530T002241Z
CREATED:20250227T033556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T002241Z
UID:5291-1748505600-1748531700@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:South Plains Literacy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T110000
DTSTAMP:20250522T222535Z
CREATED:20250327T064154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T222535Z
UID:5343-1747908000-1747911600@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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					DOWNLOADS & PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS				\n				\n				\n				\n									Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending [link whole sentence to PDF of flyer]. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloadable PDF flyer for this training session is coming soon. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Shelby McFarland\, The Marketing Broker 								\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									go to the literacy texas calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									see the national literacy calendar\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sign up for mailings\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									Page checked/updated: 2/17/2026
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SUMMARY:Literacy Texas Presents: ProLiteracy & New Readers Press
DESCRIPTION:When resources are tight\, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality programs.  What Leaders Need\, for directors\, managers\, and other leaders at adult literacy programs\, is presented via a tri-state partnership. Literacy Texas is proud to partner with Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition to bring quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. Read more about the What Leaders Need quarterly online training 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 WHAT LEADERS NEED SESSION:				\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 topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Meet the presenter								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD Certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Downloads and printable documents								\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									Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:50 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 training session is offered free of charge to Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and 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 TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									In today’s fast-moving business world\, great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about mastering communication and driving a clear\, consistent marketing message. When leaders communicate with clarity and purpose\, teams stay aligned\, customers feel connected\, and brands grow with intention instead of guesswork. In this engaging session\, we’ll explore the essential communication and marketing skills every leader needs to succeed. From defining a strong vision and shaping core messaging to telling powerful stories\, showing up online with authenticity\, and using data to guide decisions\, this presentation breaks it all down into actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									You’ll learn: How to simplify your brand message so your team (and customers) instantly “get it.”Why consistency in communication builds trust—and inconsistency destroys it.How leaders can leverage storytelling to inspire\, influence\, and build deeper relationships.What today’s digital landscape requires from leadership\, even if marketing isn’t your job.The key metrics every leader should understand to make smarter\, faster decisions.What your marketing team wishes you knew (but doesn’t always say out loud).								\n				\n				\n				\n									Perfect for business owners\, executives\, directors\, and emerging leaders—this session will help you communicate with confidence\, show up with purpose\, and lead your brand forward with clarity. 								\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					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					MEET THE PRESENTER				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Presenter: Shelby McFarlandCEO | The Marketing Broker Shelby McFarland is a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the marketing industry. Starting her career at 18\, Shelby quickly made a name for herself\, building a diverse skill set that spans digital marketing\, content strategy\, social media management\, SEO\, and branding. In 2016\, she founded her own agency\, The Marketing Broker transforming it into a thriving business that serves both startups and Fortune 500 companies.Recognized for her innovation\, Shelby has spoken at industry conferences and received awards for her contributions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and entrepreneurship\, while balancing her role as a dedicated mother and community volunteer. With a keen eye for trends and an unwavering commitment to excellence\, Shelby continues to redefine success in the marketing world. 								\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									Nancy LeonhardtExecutive DirectorAdult Learning Alliance of Arkansas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nancy joined Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas in October 2013. She has served in numerous positions in the non-profit arena since 1992 in California\, Wisconsin\, and Arkansas. Nancy holds a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University. Nancy is a member of the Rotary Club of West Little Rock. She served Rotary District 6150 as District Governor in 2017-2018\, and currently serves as Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotarian Action Group (BELRAG) and the District Public Image Coordinator. She lives in Little Rock with her husband\, Darrell\, of 40 years\, and has two adult children\, Jason and Christy. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\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 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.								\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. 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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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