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SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Progress by Design
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-oct-2025/
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CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,The Expert Edge,Training
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UID:5750-1761293700-1761319800@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:DFW Literacy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-symposium-dfw/
LOCATION:The Commons\, UTA\, 440 W Nedderman Dr.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago: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:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago: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:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
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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SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Finding & Keeping Amazing Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T110000
DTSTAMP:20251212T033359Z
CREATED:20250918T091454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T033359Z
UID:5815-1765447200-1765450800@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Career Navigation
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
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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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:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-symposium-east-texas/
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: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:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
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: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:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
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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SUMMARY:Far West Literacy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T103000
DTSTAMP:20260128T102144Z
CREATED:20251029T104000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T102144Z
UID:6094-1769504400-1769509800@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Building a Positive Classroom Environment
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260217T103405Z
CREATED:20251125T221639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T103405Z
UID:6135-1770890400-1770894000@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: HSE/GED
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T103000
DTSTAMP:20260218T064837Z
CREATED:20251125T223425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T064837Z
UID:6136-1771318800-1771324200@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Communications That Work
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/leaders-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,Training,What Leaders Need
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260310T215352Z
CREATED:20251216T111921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T215352Z
UID:6181-1772784900-1772798400@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Panhandle Literacy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2026-symposium-panhandle/
LOCATION:Amarillo Area Foundation\, 919 S. Polk St\, Amarillo\, TX\, 79101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training
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SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Work Readiness & Soft Skills
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-mar-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:20260326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T045727Z
CREATED:20250815T071904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T045727Z
UID:5754-1774530000-1774533600@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:LitTX Group Chat - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/group-chat-mar-2026/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group Chat,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:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050238Z
CREATED:20260217T101016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T050238Z
UID:6305-1775728800-1775732400@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Math Literacy & Numeracy
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-apr-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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T230133Z
CREATED:20251218T105611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T230133Z
UID:6187-1776413700-1776439800@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Alamo & Central TX Literacy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2026-symposium-alamo-central/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites San Marcos\, 1001 E McCarty Lane\, San Marcos\, 78666\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225301Z
CREATED:20260226T101900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T225301Z
UID:6323-1777471200-1777476600@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Worth the Stay - Persistence in Action
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,The Expert Edge,Training
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SUMMARY:Mid-West Literacy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2026-symposium-mid-west/
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:20260514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260529T025406Z
CREATED:20260401T024855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T025406Z
UID:6371-1778763600-1778767200@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Clear Communication
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-may-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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T230549Z
CREATED:20260409T082310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T230549Z
UID:6383-1780563600-1780569000@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Effective Student Recruitment & Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/leaders-jun-2026/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,Training,What Leaders Need
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T013938Z
CREATED:20260305T050110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T013938Z
UID:6332-1780647300-1780673400@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Gulf Coast Literacy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2026-symposium-gulf-coast/
LOCATION:HCC Southeast: The Learning Hub\, 6815 Rustic Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T204435Z
CREATED:20260429T080433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T204435Z
UID:6415-1781182800-1781186400@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Digital & Media Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
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SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Civics & Citizenship
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-jul-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:20260721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T234142Z
CREATED:20260527T070637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T234142Z
UID:6452-1784631600-1784635200@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:LitTX Group Chat - July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/group-chat-jul-2026/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group Chat,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTSTAMP:20260409T082130Z
CREATED:20250814T071408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T082130Z
UID:5746-1785196800-1785369599@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:2026 Literacy Texas Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2026-conference/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport North\, 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Literacy Texas Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T110000
DTSTAMP:20260701T090515Z
CREATED:20260626T103414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T090515Z
UID:7554-1786442400-1786446000@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Pop-Up: Future Focus
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/future-focus-2026/
LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T140000
DTSTAMP:20260701T090427Z
CREATED:20260609T071554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T090427Z
UID:6573-1786626000-1786629600@www.literacytexas.org
SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Parents\, Caregivers\, and the School System
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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 in the days following the training. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Ashley Borjon 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana Delgado 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria Spruce 								\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									Checked/updated 11/13/25
URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-aug-2026/
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CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event
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SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Cross-Curricular Learning
DESCRIPTION:Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.  Read more about the Best of Texas monthly online series. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					QUICK LINKS FOR THIS BEST OF TEXAS EVENT:				\n				\n				\n				\n									Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Basic details								\n				\n				\n				\n									About this month’s topic								\n				\n				\n				\n									Guests this month								\n				\n				\n				\n									Online registration								\n				\n				\n				\n									PD certificates								\n				\n				\n				\n									Special thanks								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					BASIC DETAILS				\n				\n				\n				\n									This online session will be held on: 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC				\n				\n				\n				\n									Most adult students know what they need and why they want to learn. How can we always put them at the very center of their own learning process\, and make the learning experience one they actually look forward to? 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Primary Topic Area				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Session will also cover:				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Audience				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n					Level				\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Texas AEL PD Category				\n				\n				\n				\n									Assigned by TCALL 								\n				\n				\n				\n																\n															\n															\n				\n				\n				\n									Read more about the PD categories on the TCALL website. See the full Texas AEL Guide. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Other info:				\n				\n				\n				\n									No other info available at this time. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					GUESTS THIS MONTH				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Ashley BorjonAdult Education Program DirectorLiteracy Council of Fort Bend County 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Ashley Borjon brings over 20 years of experience in management\, instruction\, and facilitation\, with a career dedicated to adult education\, workforce readiness\, and community engagement. She currently serves as Program Director with the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County\, where she leads initiatives that strengthen adult education and community partnerships. A skilled consultant and instructional designer\, Ashley’s focus includes program development\, digital literacy\, and career readiness training. Passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities\, she champions innovation and empowerment through education.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Diana DelgadoManager of Socioeconomic MobilityBakerRipley 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Diana Delgado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Zulia\, Venezuela\, providing the foundation for her passion for empowering individuals through opportunity. She is a results-oriented leader and subject matter expert in adult education\, workforce development\, and socioeconomic mobility. Currently\, she serves as the Manager of Socioeconomic Mobility at BakerRipley (since November 2022)\, providing strategic leadership to a cross-trained team. Diana drives the development and implementation of high-impact support services\, leveraging data-driven strategies for positive participant outcomes\, including Internationally Trained Professionals and adult students. Previously\, she guided underrepresented residents toward tech careers as a Mobility Mentor Coach. Her expertise in financial stability and community partnerships\, honed at Memorial Assistance Ministries and Literacy Advance\, consistently expands access to vital resources. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Gloria SprucePresident & CEOAdult Education Center 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gloria Taylor Spruce is an accomplished nonprofit executive\, public speaker\, trainer\, mentor\, and fundraiser with more than a decade of experience advancing education\, workforce development\, and economic mobility across the Houston–Galveston region. She serves as President & CEO of the Adult Education Center in Pearland\, Texas\, where she leads programs that connect adult learners to training\, employment\, and career growth through strong partnerships with employers\, workforce boards\, and community organizations. Under her leadership\, the Center has expanded collaborations with corporate\, civic\, and educational partners and increased fundraising capacity to support equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. Gloria is also the founder of Refined Solutions Group\, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development\, leadership training\, and strategic planning for nonprofits and small businesses. Deeply committed to community service\, she serves on multiple boards and advisory committees that focus on education\, equity\, and systemic change. Recognized for her dynamic leadership\, collaborative approach\, and engaging speaking style\, Gloria empowers individuals and organizations to overcome barriers\, strengthen partnerships\, and lead with purpose\, vision\, and measurable impact. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Host:								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Jacqueline AguileraCommunity Liaison & Program HostLiteracy Texas 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy\, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy. As an experienced adult education innovations designer\, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC)\, serves on many committees\, boards\, and projects impacting adult learners and families\, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. In summary\, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment\, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves\, making her a messenger of inspiration\, innovation\, and evolution. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									click here to register now\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\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									Someone who completes the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit. 								\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. 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URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-aug-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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