Literacy Texas

Alamo & Central TX Literacy Symposium
2026-04-17 08:15 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Embassy Suites San Marcos, 1001 E McCarty Lane, San Marcos, 78666, United States
Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.

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About this month’s topic

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PD Certificates

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BASIC DETAILS

This online session will be held on:

Thursday, July 17, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT).

The Zoom room will open at 9:50 AM.

Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins.

This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy.

ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC

When professional development budgets are tight, it can be difficult to help every member of your team to access quality professional development. Join us for this session where we’ll explore innovative and creative ways to maximize learning at professional development events – with a focus on the upcoming Literacy Texas conference! – and ways to ensure the learning continues even once everyone’s back in the office.

GUESTS THIS MONTH

Kathryn BauchelleCommunications & Training SpecialistLiteracy Texas

Kathryn has worked with Literacy Texas since mid-2021 – but before that, she directed a large volunteer-based literacy program in Houston for more than a decade. She’ll share some ideas for helping staff report back from training and other events, along with intentional ways to share information and build staff development into regular activities.

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Host:

Dr. Jenny McCormack WalkerExecutive DirectorLiteracy Texas

Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker serves as the Executive Director of Literacy Texas. She was a first-generation college student who personally knows the powerful role that education plays in helping change the course of a person’s life. This passion has fueled a career in education that has spanned over two decades and impacted thousands of students. She earned a doctorate in education leadership and a master’s degree in education administration, both from Texas A&M University–Texarkana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. Dr. Walker also attended Texarkana College and was a graduate of Liberty-Eylau High School. She is a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas class and she currently serves as a member of the Digital Opportunity Advisory Group for the Texas Broadband Development Office. In 2024, Dr. Walker represented Texas in COABE’s 2024 State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship.

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PD CERTIFICATES

NOTE TO WEB ADMIN: Most Best of Texas sessions will not include a PD certificate, but the longer in-depth sessions currently scheduled for 3 times a year will be the exception.

Someone who completes the full session will receive X hours of PD credit.

Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training.

SPECIAL THANKS

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