BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Literacy Texas - ECPv6.17.2//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:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Ciudad_Juarez BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T110000 DTSTAMP:20250328T000558Z CREATED:20250212T112712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T000558Z UID:5243-1743069600-1743073200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Focus on ABE DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-mar-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Panel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-Focus-on-ABE-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T143000 DTSTAMP:20250326T075825Z CREATED:20241218T110212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T075825Z UID:5077-1741266000-1741271400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Community Collaboration DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-mar-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,The Expert Edge,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-FORMS-Edge-Community-Collaboration-1200x300-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T151500 DTSTAMP:20250319T030816Z CREATED:20250101T021351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T030816Z UID:5093-1740729600-1740755700@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:East Texas Literacy Symposium DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-symposium-east-tx/ LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview\, 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX\, 75605\, United States CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-COVER-East-TX-2025-1200-x-300-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T110000 DTSTAMP:20250228T051122Z CREATED:20241218T111634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T051122Z UID:5078-1740650400-1740654000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Literacy at the Library DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-feb-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Panel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-BEST-Literacy-at-the-Library-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T153000 DTSTAMP:20250226T102134Z CREATED:20241024T074514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T102134Z UID:4992-1740211200-1740238200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:South Texas Literacy Symposium DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-symposium-south-tx/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/7247472401-FESTIBA-STLS-Banner-1200x300-.png ORGANIZER;CN="South Texas Literacy Coalition":MAILTO:http://www.southtexasliteracycoalition.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T103000 DTSTAMP:20250219T053735Z CREATED:20240821T085214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T053735Z UID:4829-1739869200-1739874600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Nonprofit Finances DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/leaders-finances-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,Training,What Leaders Need ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-FORMS-WLN-Finances-1200-×-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T121500 DTSTAMP:20250130T203708Z CREATED:20241127T040738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T203708Z UID:5037-1738225800-1738239300@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Workforce Literacy DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-jan-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Panel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-FORMS-BEST-Workforce-Literacy-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250125 DTSTAMP:20250128T032456Z CREATED:20241017T072932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T032456Z UID:4970-1737590400-1737763199@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Far West Literacy Symposium DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-symposium-far-west/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-COVER-Far-West-2025-1200-x-300-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T110000 DTSTAMP:20250124T074127Z CREATED:20241023T102622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T074127Z UID:4988-1737021600-1737025200@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Coffee With Literacy Texas DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/coffee-jan-2025/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Group Chat,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/Coffee-with-LitTX-cover-image-02-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T110000 DTSTAMP:20241220T194157Z CREATED:20241017T061922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T194157Z UID:4968-1734602400-1734606000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Language Learning DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-dec-2024/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Panel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-FORMS-BEST-Language-Learning-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T103000 DTSTAMP:20241206T025812Z CREATED:20240821T084922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T025812Z UID:4828-1733389200-1733394600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Program Evaluation DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/leaders-evaluation-2024/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,Training,What Leaders Need ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-FORMS-WLN-Prog.-Eval.-1200-×-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T230000 DTSTAMP:20241125T063458Z CREATED:20240926T042503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T063458Z UID:4921-1732183200-1732230000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Family Literacy DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-nov-2024/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Panel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-FORMS-BEST-Family-Literacy-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T151500 DTSTAMP:20241125T063403Z CREATED:20240920T031618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T063403Z UID:4902-1731657600-1731683700@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:DFW Literacy Symposium DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2024-symposium-dfw/ LOCATION:The Commons\, UTA\, 440 W Nedderman Dr.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76013\, United States CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Symposium,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-FORMS-DFW-Symposium-2024-25-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T150000 DTSTAMP:20241125T063349Z CREATED:20240731T084744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T063349Z UID:4585-1730986200-1730991600@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:The Expert Edge: Plain Language DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/expert-edge-nov-2024/ 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/The-Expert-Edge-Plain-Language-1200x300-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T110000 DTSTAMP:20241125T063255Z CREATED:20240925T082832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T063255Z UID:4917-1730368800-1730372400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Health Literacy DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-oct-2024/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Panel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-FORMS-BEST-Health-Literacy-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T100000 DTSTAMP:20241125T063202Z CREATED:20240924T032439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T063202Z UID:4908-1728550800-1728554400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Coffee With Literacy Texas DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/coffee-oct-2024/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Group Chat,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/Coffee-with-LitTX-cover-image-02-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T110000 DTSTAMP:20241125T062926Z CREATED:20240912T084808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T062926Z UID:4883-1727344800-1727348400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Best of Texas: Outreach & Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/best-of-texas-sep-2024/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Best of Texas,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Panel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/GOOGLE-FORMS-BEST-Outreach-Advocacy-1200-x-300-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T103000 DTSTAMP:20240924T223204Z CREATED:20240821T084431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T223204Z UID:4827-1727168400-1727173800@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:What Leaders Need: Fundraising for Nonprofits DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/leaders-fundraising-2024/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Online Event,Other Events,Training,What Leaders Need ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/WLN-Fundraising-Google-Forms-cover-1200-×-300-px-NO-LOGOS.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T133500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T163000 DTSTAMP:20240913T012727Z CREATED:20240910T121108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T012727Z UID:4850-1726752900-1726763400@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Rangers Game - AEFL Week DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/rangers-game-aefl-week-2024/ LOCATION:Globe Life Field\, 734 Stadium Drive\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States CATEGORIES:Literacy Texas Events,Other Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/Ranger-Promo-1200-x-300-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T150000 DTSTAMP:20240806T101402Z CREATED:20240511T024222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T101402Z UID:4309-1723471200-1723474800@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Focus Group #2 DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2024-focus-group-2/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Focus Group,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/Focus-Groups-cover-image-01.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T103000 DTSTAMP:20240806T101400Z CREATED:20240511T023748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T101400Z UID:4307-1723109400-1723113000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Focus Group #1 DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2024-focus-group-1/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Focus Group,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacytexas.org/wp-content/uploads/Focus-Groups-cover-image-01.png ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801 DTSTAMP:20240510T212239Z CREATED:20230519T012648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T212239Z UID:3631-1722211200-1722470399@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:2024 Literacy Texas Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/2024-conference/ LOCATION:Embassy Suites San Marcos\, 1001 E McCarty Lane\, San Marcos\, 78666\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Literacy Texas Events ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T140000 DTSTAMP:20240511T015656Z CREATED:20240511T015534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T015656Z UID:4305-1720616400-1720620000@www.literacytexas.org SUMMARY:Coffee With Literacy Texas DESCRIPTION:Funded by the Professional Development Support for Nonprofit Adult Literacy Organizations grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, regional symposia provide free professional development for volunteers and staff of nonprofit\, community-based organizations. Your local symposium is an excellent place to learn and network with other literacy providers in your region\, and a great source of professional development for volunteer instructors. \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 QUICK LINKS FOR THE EAST TEXAS SYMPOSIUM: \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 Symposium FAQs \n \n \n \n Location\, map\, and directions \n \n \n \n Online registration \n \n \n \n PD certificates \n \n \n \n Sessions and speakers \n \n \n \n Exhibitors at this symposium \n \n \n \n Downloads and printable documents \n \n \n \n Special thanks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BASIC DETAILS \n \n \n \n The 2025 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.  \n \n \n \n The symposium has the theme “Learn. Adapt. Grow.” and will be held on: \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM (CT). \n \n \n \n Check-in for registered participants will open at [check-in time].  \n \n \n \n This symposium is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. See Symposium FAQs for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SYMPOSIUM FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click on a question to see the answer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Hang on - "symposium"? Don't you mean "conference"? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Literacy Texas does have an annual conference! It’s held every summer. Our regional symposia are a different type of event to the conference. Each symposium: Takes place in a different Texas region to help minimize travelHas a local focusIs free to attendGenerally takes place on one day (some symposia are 2 days)Includes workshops for both classroom instructors and program administratorsIs the primary training Literacy Texas offers for literacy volunteersOffers 2.5 – 5.5 hours of professional development\, sometimes more \n \n \n \n Read more about the symposia here. Read more about the annual conference here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Who should attend this symposium? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: Anyone interested in adult and family literacy in Texas is welcome at the symposium. The people who will gain the most are instructors at community-based adult literacy organizations and nonprofits. Volunteer tutors and teachers are especially welcome! When we create the symposium program\, we use the broadest definition of “literacy”\, to include all of Adult Foundational Education: adult basic education\, English as an additional language\, high school equivalency\, digital literacy\, and workforce readiness\, along with other kinds of teaching and learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: I don't live in this region. Can I still attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n A: YES! Anyone who lives in Texas is welcome at any Literacy Texas symposium.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Why should I attend? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Two words: LOCAL + FREE! Each symposium program includes both key topics of universal interest to adult literacy programs\, and a focus on the local needs of the region. When you complete our Annual Survey every year\, we use the results to invite speakers and presenters on topics you said you particularly wanted and needed. Furthermore\, registration is free. You won’t need a large budget for travel\, and you shouldn’t need an overnight stay. We hope that many folks from the same organization can come to the symposium – there’s no limit on how many people can attend from one place. It’s a lot harder to send lots of people to conferences\, since we know costs stack up pretty quickly.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: How much does registration cost? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: The symposium is free to attend. Thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission\, Literacy Texas can cover the costs of your tuition\, any meals and snacks offered\, materials\, and other resources.  Please be aware that in recent years\, between 10% and 25% of registrants are no-shows at our training events. Every one of these costs us money (since we’ve already paid for food\, materials\, and more). If you’ve registered for a Literacy Texas event but then find you can no longer attend\, PLEASE get in touch to cancel your registration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q: Do you offer PD credit? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A: Yes! Literacy Texas offers PD credit in conjunction with TCALL. You must use the Literacy Texas app to scan in to all sessions if you want an official record of your professional development. We will send records via email to all app users in the weeks following the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION \n \n \n \n This symposium will be held at Hilton Garden Inn\, Longview: 905 East Hawkins Parkway\, Longview\, TX 75605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map and directions are coming soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for map\, directions\, and parking information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 This session has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations \n \n \n \n Registration for this session has now closed \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 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 Someone who completes the full session will receive 5 hours of PD credit. \n \n \n \n Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email in the days following the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PROGRAM\, SESSIONS\, & SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: CHECK-IN\, BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: WELCOME\, OPENING REMARKS \n \n \n \n Title of KeynoteName of speaker\, Organization \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session 1 (90 min) \n \n \n \n Let’s Study! Study Skills for Adult LearnersAnn Beeson\, New Readers Press \n \n \n \n Overcoming Barriers: Resume Strategies for Adult LearnersVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n Empowering Literacy Programs With AIDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Session 2 (90 min) \n \n \n \n PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s New and What are the Challenges Being Faced in Adult Ed?Dr. Shalonda Adams\, Pine Tree ISD\, Kilgore CollegeTresha Sawyer\, Longview ISDDr. Jenny Walker\, Literacy TexasModerator: Natasha Duncan\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Real-World Ready: Integrating Workplace Skills into Adult LearningDr. Irene Ramos\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n From Classroom to Career: 4 Steps to Career Exploration and PlanningVictoria Hinojosa\, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: WORKING LUNCH \n \n \n \n “My Story: Adult Literacy Student to Thriving Local Counselor”Linda Felix\, VIVE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Session 3 (90 min) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n English for Employability: Purposeful Learning for Adult LearnersKenya Preuninger\, Pearson Education \n \n \n \n Speak Up: Pronunciation Techniques for ESL LearnersLinda LeBlanc\, East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n Adult Literacy: Effective Teaching Support and Strategies Charmyn Tumey\, Kilgore College \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to see details about the sessions and speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXHIBITORS \n \n \n \n Cambridge Community Fuse East Texas Literacy Council New Readers Press Pearson Education TCALL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOADS \n \n \n \n Download or print a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending the symposium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download a printable copy of the symposium program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to get the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 TO - \n \n \n \n The East Texas Literacy Council \n \n \n \n The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) \n \n \n \n The Texas Workforce Commission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STAY IN THE KNOW - \n \n \n \n \n \n \n go to the literacy texas calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n see the national literacy calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sign up for mailings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Or get news directly from Literacy Texas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checked/updated: 3/18/25 URL:https://www.literacytexas.org/calendar/coffee-july-2024/ LOCATION:Online Event – Zoom CATEGORIES:Group Chat,Literacy Texas Events,Online Event ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Texas":MAILTO:info@literacytexas.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR