BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Literacy Texas - ECPv6.18.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Literacy Texas X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.literacytexas.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Literacy Texas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T140000 DTSTAMP:20260902T220404Z CREATED:20260609T071554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T220404Z UID:6573-1786626000-1786629600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Parents\, Caregivers\, and the School System DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! Read more about the Expert Edge quarterly online training series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT) \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM. \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest\, but to other obstacles. How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities? In this session\, we will: Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center\, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”\, learn more\, and increase in confidence\,Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language\, andDiscuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs. \n \n \n \n This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \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 MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \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 Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-aug-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-PARENTS-SCHOOL-SYSTEM-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826 DTSTAMP:20260902T220343Z CREATED:20260609T082926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T220343Z UID:6589-1787616000-1787702399@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Cross-Curricular Learning DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! Read more about the Expert Edge quarterly online training series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT) \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM. \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest\, but to other obstacles. How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities? In this session\, we will: Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center\, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”\, learn more\, and increase in confidence\,Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language\, andDiscuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs. \n \n \n \n This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \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 MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \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 Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/Edge-Cross-Curricular-Learning-GOOGLE-1200x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T140000 DTSTAMP:20260910T194737Z CREATED:20260805T225816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T194737Z UID:8984-1789045200-1789048800@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Mental Health Literacy DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! Read more about the Expert Edge quarterly online training series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT) \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM. \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest\, but to other obstacles. How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities? In this session\, we will: Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center\, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”\, learn more\, and increase in confidence\,Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language\, andDiscuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs. \n \n \n \n This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \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 MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \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 Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-sep-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-Mental-Health-Literacy-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T140000 DTSTAMP:20260923T012020Z CREATED:20260824T185410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T012020Z UID:9250-1789995600-1789999200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:2026 Focus Group - Program Administrators DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! Read more about the Expert Edge quarterly online training series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT) \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM. \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest\, but to other obstacles. How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities? In this session\, we will: Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center\, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”\, learn more\, and increase in confidence\,Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language\, andDiscuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs. \n \n \n \n This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \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 MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \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 Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2026-focus-group-program-administrators/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Focus Group,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-DATELESS-Focus-Groups-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T153000 DTSTAMP:20260924T215248Z CREATED:20260731T041033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T215248Z UID:8810-1790236800-1790263800@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:2026 East Texas Literacy Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! Read more about the Expert Edge quarterly online training series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT) \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM. \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest\, but to other obstacles. How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities? In this session\, we will: Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center\, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”\, learn more\, and increase in confidence\,Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language\, andDiscuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs. \n \n \n \n This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \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 MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \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 Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/symposium-east-texas-sep-2026/ LOCATION:Maude Cobb Convention Center\, 100 Grand Blvd\, Longview\, TX\, 75604\, United States CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-EAST-TX-Symposium-DATELESS.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T153000 DTSTAMP:20260930T225727Z CREATED:20260805T195612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T225727Z UID:8968-1790776800-1790782200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Introduction to Plain Language DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! Read more about the Expert Edge quarterly online training series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT) \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM. \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest\, but to other obstacles. How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities? In this session\, we will: Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center\, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”\, learn more\, and increase in confidence\,Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language\, andDiscuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs. \n \n \n \n This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \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 MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \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 Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-sep-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,The Expert Edge,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/EE-GOOGLE-Plain-Language-1200x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T110000 DTSTAMP:20260909T133909Z CREATED:20260824T190320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T133909Z UID:9259-1791280800-1791284400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:2026 Focus Group - Classroom Instructors DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! Read more about the Expert Edge quarterly online training series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT) \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM. \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest\, but to other obstacles. How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities? In this session\, we will: Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center\, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”\, learn more\, and increase in confidence\,Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language\, andDiscuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs. \n \n \n \n This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \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 MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \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 Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2026-focus-group-instructors/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Focus Group,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-DATELESS-Focus-Groups-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T140000 DTSTAMP:20261014T215206Z CREATED:20260924T113816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T215206Z UID:9725-1791464400-1791468000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Work Partnerships in the Community DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! Read more about the Expert Edge quarterly online training series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT) \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM. \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest\, but to other obstacles. How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities? In this session\, we will: Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center\, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”\, learn more\, and increase in confidence\,Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language\, andDiscuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs. \n \n \n \n This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \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 MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \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 Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-oct-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-Work-Partnerships-in-the-Community-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T153000 DTSTAMP:20261019T075725Z CREATED:20260806T170642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T075725Z UID:9025-1792138500-1792164600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:2026 DFW Literacy Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! Read more about the Expert Edge quarterly online training series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT) \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM. \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest\, but to other obstacles. How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities? In this session\, we will: Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center\, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”\, learn more\, and increase in confidence\,Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language\, andDiscuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs. \n \n \n \n This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \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 MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \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 Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/symposium-dfw-oct-2026/ LOCATION:Tarrant County College – Southeast Campus\, 2100 Southeast Pkwy\, Arlington\, TX\, 76018\, United States CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-DFW-Symposium-DATELESS-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T103000 DTSTAMP:20261014T214843Z CREATED:20260806T164832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T214843Z UID:9013-1792486800-1792492200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Team-Building & Staff Development DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! Read more about the Expert Edge quarterly online training series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT) \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM. \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest\, but to other obstacles. How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities? In this session\, we will: Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center\, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”\, learn more\, and increase in confidence\,Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language\, andDiscuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs. \n \n \n \n This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \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 MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \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 Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/leaders-oct-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Training,What Leaders Need ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-WLN-Staff-Development-1200-×-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T153000 DTSTAMP:20261022T051916Z CREATED:20260925T041053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T051916Z UID:9759-1793952900-1793979000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:2026 South Texas Literacy Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! Read more about the Expert Edge quarterly online training series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT) \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM. \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest\, but to other obstacles. How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities? In this session\, we will: Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center\, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”\, learn more\, and increase in confidence\,Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language\, andDiscuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs. \n \n \n \n This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \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 MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \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 Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/symposium-south-texas-nov-2026/ LOCATION:DoubleTree McAllen\, 1800 S 2nd St\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-SOUTH-TX-DATELESS-1200x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T140000 DTSTAMP:20261022T051935Z CREATED:20260806T160015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T051935Z UID:8998-1794488400-1794492000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Language\, Literacy\, and Learning Disabilities DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! Read more about the Expert Edge quarterly online training series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT) \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM. \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest\, but to other obstacles. How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities? In this session\, we will: Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center\, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”\, learn more\, and increase in confidence\,Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language\, andDiscuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs. \n \n \n \n This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \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 MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \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 Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-nov-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-Language.-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T143000 DTSTAMP:20261020T030141Z CREATED:20260930T233136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T030141Z UID:9936-1794922200-1794925800@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:LitTX Group Chat - November 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! Read more about the Expert Edge quarterly online training series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT) \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM. \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest\, but to other obstacles. How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities? In this session\, we will: Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center\, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”\, learn more\, and increase in confidence\,Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language\, andDiscuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs. \n \n \n \n This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \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 MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \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 Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/group-chat-nov-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Group Chat,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-Group-Chat-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T113000 DTSTAMP:20261020T152940Z CREATED:20261015T072151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T152940Z UID:10204-1796292000-1796297400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Multilevel Classrooms Made Easy DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! Read more about the Expert Edge quarterly online training series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT) \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM. \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest\, but to other obstacles. How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities? In this session\, we will: Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center\, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”\, learn more\, and increase in confidence\,Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language\, andDiscuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs. \n \n \n \n This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \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 MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \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 Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-dec-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,The Expert Edge,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-Edge-Multilevel-Classrooms-1200x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T140000 DTSTAMP:20261020T152835Z CREATED:20261015T075257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T152835Z UID:10216-1796907600-1796911200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Young Adult Learners DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! Read more about the Expert Edge quarterly online training series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT) \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM. \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest\, but to other obstacles. How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities? In this session\, we will: Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center\, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”\, learn more\, and increase in confidence\,Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language\, andDiscuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs. \n \n \n \n This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \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 MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \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 Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-dec-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-Young-Adult-Learners-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270123 DTSTAMP:20261014T214541Z CREATED:20261002T054107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T214541Z UID:9959-1800489600-1800662399@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:2027 Far West Literacy Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! Read more about the Expert Edge quarterly online training series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT) \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM. \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest\, but to other obstacles. How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities? In this session\, we will: Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center\, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”\, learn more\, and increase in confidence\,Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language\, andDiscuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs. \n \n \n \n This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \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 MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \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 Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/symposium-far-west-jan-2027/ CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/FAR-WEST-Regional-Literacy-Symposium-LOGO-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270729 DTSTAMP:20260817T013406Z CREATED:20260817T012508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T013406Z UID:9114-1816646400-1816819199@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:2027 Literacy Texas Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:The Expert Edge: Online training on core topics that all adult literacy professionals should know – research and evidence-based ideas and tips to keep your program focused. Stay sharp with The Expert Edge! Read more about the Expert Edge quarterly online training series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much for your interest! This event is now over. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUICK LINKS FOR THIS EXPERT EDGE SESSION: \n \n \n \n Click on any of the links below to go straight to that section\, or simply scroll down the page. \n \n \n \n Basic details \n \n \n \n About this topic \n \n \n \n Meet the presenter \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD Certificates \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n This online session will be held on: \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (CT) \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 1:50 PM. \n \n \n \n Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins. \n \n \n \n This training session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS TOPIC \n \n \n \n Adult students come to classes because of goals they want to achieve outside the classroom. Attrition is rarely linked to a lack of interest\, but to other obstacles. How can adult literacy programs put persistence principles into practical action to make classes truly worth the stay – for busy adult students juggling multiple priorities? In this session\, we will: Take a look at the 6 Drivers of Persistence developed by the New England Literacy Resource Center\, and discuss ways they can be incorporated into your program structure;Talk about how building your programs around Adult Learner Persistence principles can help learners to “stick with it”\, learn more\, and increase in confidence\,Look at the close links between Adult Learner Persistence and Plain Language\, andDiscuss some practical ways you can embed the principles in your adult literacy programs. \n \n \n \n This session will be aimed particularly at Texas community-based adult literacy organizations. \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 MEET THE PRESENTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn BauchelleAfter moving to Houston\, TX in 2008\, Kathryn volunteered as an ESL tutor at Literacy Advance of Houston\, then joined the staff\, holding roles over the next decade in volunteer management\, program direction\, fund development\, grant writing\, program evaluation\, communications\, training\, and marketing. As Program Director and then VP of Programs & Partnerships\, Kathryn’s focus was always on the students – and how to let experience\, best practices\, and research guide her and the team toward constant improvement. She helped Literacy Advance merge successfully with Memorial Assistance Ministries in 2018\, and since 2019 has worked as a consultant. She has been on the Literacy Texas team since 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n click here to register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REMINDER: CHECK YOUR SPAM \n \n \n \n Every online registration will generate an automated email response with further information. If you don’t see it arrive\, please check your junk mail! \n \n \n \n Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PD CERTIFICATES \n \n \n \n Participants who complete the full session will receive 1.5 hours of PD credit. Literacy Texas defines “complete” as: Be present for at least 90% of the session;Have your camera on for the entire time you are present. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training\, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes. Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up\, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date\, please take care to request it in a timely manner! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL THANKS \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 Last checked/updated: 2/26/2026 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2027-conference/ LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport North\, 2401 Bass Pro Drive\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Literacy Texas Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2027-conference-GOOGLE-blue-on-white-1200x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR