professional development

What Leaders Need: Effective Governance in Times of Change

Online Event - Zoom

Thank you so much for coming! This event is now over. Check the Literacy Texas YouTube channel for recordings from this session, and from many others. —– Join us for "What Leaders Need: Effective Governance in Times of Change", led by BoardSource-certified governance consultant (and always-popular conference presenter) Vicki Clark. This leadership training session will focus […]

2022 Laredo Literacy Symposium

Laredo College

Thank you so much for coming! This event is now over. —– New for 2022! Literacy Texas extends a warm welcome to new symposium presenting partner Laredo College. The very first Laredo Literacy Symposium has the theme "Building Resilience Through Literacy" and will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, […]

Gulf Coast Literacy Symposium – Summer

United Way of Greater Houston 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX, United States

Thank you so much for coming! This event is now over. —– The first 2022 Gulf Coast Literacy Symposium will be held on Saturday, June 11, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the United Way of Greater Houston: 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77007. Check-in for registered participants will open at 8:30 am, and […]

Adult Literacy in a Changing World: Effective Programs for Today

Online Event - Zoom

Thank you so much for coming! This event is now over. Check the Literacy Texas YouTube channel for recordings from this session, and from many others. —– Have you considered starting an adult literacy program? Maybe you're at a nonprofit with a different mission - but you've wondered about expanding your existing services to include […]

2022 Literacy Texas Annual Conference

Hilton College Station & Conference Center 801 University Drive East, College Station, TX, United States

The Literacy Texas Annual Conference is THE event for educators, nonprofit administrators, and organizations working with literacy in Texas. Learn about the latest research in the literacy field. Rub shoulders with experts and connect with like-minded people. Most importantly, leave with the tools, relationships, and inspiration you need to continue making a difference. The 2022 […]

Gulf Coast Symposium: The Evolution of Adult Education

Online Event - Zoom

Thank you so much for coming! This event is now over. The 2022 Fall Gulf Coast Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the Adult Education Center and Literacy Texas. The symposium has the theme "The Evolution of Adult Education", and will take place online on Friday, November 18, 2022, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Check-in for […]

What Leaders Need – Telling Your Story

Online Event - Zoom

Thank you so much for coming! This event is now over. ----- Wednesday, January 25, 2023 The "What Leaders Need" training series for new and emerging Texas literacy leaders is proud to present: Keeping it Real: Telling Your Story What we'll cover: The importance of storytelling for nonprofits Practical ways to use stories to make […]

2023 South Texas Literacy Symposium

Thank you so much for coming! This event is now over. The 2023 South Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the South Texas Literacy Coalition and Literacy Texas. The symposium will be held on Saturday, February 25, 8:45 am to 4:00 pm on the UTRGV Campus, 1201 West University Drive, Edinburg TX 78539. The symposium […]

2023 East Texas Literacy Symposium

The University of Texas at Tyler Longview University Center 3201 North Eastman Road, Longview, TX, United States

Thank you so much for coming! This event is now over. —– The 2023 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas. The symposium has the theme "Growing Adult Education for the Future" and will be held on Saturday, March 4, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm in the […]

POSTPONED: What Leaders Need – Fundraising Basics

Online Event - Zoom

THIS TRAINING SESSION HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY. ----- The "What Leaders Need" training series for new and emerging Texas literacy leaders is proud to present: Basics of Fundraising: Practical Ideas for Small Programs What we'll cover: Basics of fundraising for small shops Stewardship, relationship-building, and other donor development Authentic […]

2023 Literacy Symposium for Faith-Affiliated Programs

Thank you so much for coming! This event is now over. —– The 2023 Literacy Symposium for Faith-Affiliated programs is co-presented by Literacy ConneXus and Literacy Texas. The symposium has the theme "Loving Neighbors Through Literacy" and will be held on Saturday, April 22, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm The symposium will be held online […]

2023 South Plains Literacy Symposium

Thank you so much for coming! This event is now over. The 2023 South Plains Literacy Symposium is co-presented by Literacy Lubbock and Literacy Texas. The symposium has the theme "Navigating the future of learning" and will be held on Friday, May 19, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. at McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, Texas Tech: 2521 […]