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2024 Mid-West Literacy Symposium

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SAVE THE DATE!

We’re welcoming brand new partner Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin for our first ever Mid-West symposium!

The 2024 Mid-West Literacy Symposium is co-presented by the Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin and Literacy Texas.

The symposium will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Location and all other details to be confirmed.

This symposium is offered free of charge to educators, volunteer tutors, ESL teachers, and other library and nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. Professional development certificates will be awarded to attendees who request them after the session, via the post-event survey.

Special thanks to:

Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin

The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL)

The Texas Workforce Commission

Read more about the annual regional literacy symposia here.

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2024 Central Texas Literacy Symposium

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We’re welcoming brand new partner TaylorMade Careers LLC for our first Central Texas symposium in many years!

The 2024 Central Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by TaylorMade Careers and Literacy Texas.

The symposium will be held online on Thursday, May 9, 2024. All other details to be confirmed.

This symposium is offered free of charge to educators, volunteer tutors, ESL teachers, and other library and nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. Professional development certificates will be awarded to attendees who request them after the session, via the post-event survey.

Special thanks to:

TaylorMade Careers, LLC

The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL)

The Texas Workforce Commission

Read more about the annual regional literacy symposia here.

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2024 Literacy Symposium for Faith-Affiliated Programs

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The 2024 Literacy Symposium for Faith-Affiliated Programs is co-presented by Literacy ConneXus and Literacy Texas.

The symposium will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, and will be a half-day event held online. All other details to be confirmed.

This symposium is offered free of charge to educators, volunteer tutors, ESL teachers, and other library and nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. Professional development certificates will be awarded to attendees who request them after the session, via the post-event survey.

Participants of all faiths, and none, are welcome at this event.

Special thanks to:

Literacy ConneXus

The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL)

The Texas Workforce Commission

Read more about the annual regional literacy symposia here.

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2024 Gulf Coast Literacy Symposium

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The 2024 Gulf Coast Literacy Symposium is co-presented by Adult Education Center and Literacy Texas.

The symposium will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the United Way of Greater Houston. All other details to be confirmed.

This symposium is offered free of charge to educators, volunteer tutors, ESL teachers, and other library and nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy. Professional development certificates will be awarded to attendees who request them after the session, via the post-event survey.

Special thanks to:

Adult Education Center

The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL)

The Texas Workforce Commission

Read more about the annual regional literacy symposia here.

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Special Partnership: TexTESOL State Conference

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Literacy Texas + TexTESOL

The 2023 TexTESOL State Conference will be held in Dallas on:

Friday, November 3 &
Saturday, November 4

In a special partnership this year, Literacy Texas is sponsoring a limited number of scholarships to cover registration for this great event. Scholarships have a value of up to $275 and are open to volunteers, instructors, and other staff at adult and family literacy nonprofits.

Read all about the conference on the TexTESOLV website here – and download a state conference flyer to display at your location here.

Attendees can earn up to 6 hours of professional development credit on each day of the conference. So, someone who attends all sessions on both days will earn 12 PD hours.

Conference Scholarships

Scholarships are open to volunteers, instructors, and other staff at adult and family literacy nonprofits that do not receive AEL funding via TWC or any other source, and each organization can request up to 3. Each scholarship has a value of up to $275.

In your application, specify whether you would like to attend:

Friday ONLY
Saturday ONLY
BOTH Friday and Saturday

Apply for scholarships for your program using the application form at this link.

You can expect a response within 2 business days. Approved applicants will receive a code to use when registering for the conference on the TexTESOLV website.

Read more about the annual regional literacy symposia here.

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2024 Far West Literacy Symposium

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We’re welcoming brand new partner Far West Adult Education Consortium for our first ever symposium in El Paso!

The 2024 Far West Literacy Symposium is co-presented by Far West Adult Education Consortium and Literacy Texas.

The symposium will be held on Thursday, January 25 & Friday, January 26, 2024. Location and all other details to be confirmed.

This symposium is offered free of charge to educators, volunteer tutors, ESL teachers, and other library and nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy.
Professional development certificates will be awarded to attendees who request them after the session, via the post-event survey.

Special thanks to:

Far West Adult Education Consortium

The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL)

The Texas Workforce Commission

Read more about the annual regional literacy symposia here.

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2024 South Texas Literacy Symposium

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The 2024 South Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by South Texas Literacy Coalition and Literacy Texas.

The symposium will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Location and all other details to be confirmed.

This symposium is offered free of charge to educators, volunteer tutors, ESL teachers, and other library and nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy.
Professional development certificates will be awarded to attendees who request them after the session, via the post-event survey.

Special thanks to:

South Texas Literacy Coalition

The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL)

The Texas Workforce Commission

Read more about the annual regional literacy symposia here.

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CANCELED- 2023 DFW Literacy Symposium

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We apologize, but due to circumstances beyond our control, the DFW symposium planned for October 2023 has been canceled.

We are working to schedule a new event, probably in 2024, for ABE and HSE providers in the DFW area – all details will be advertised once confirmed.

 

Read more about the annual regional literacy symposia here.

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2024 East Texas Literacy Symposium

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The 2024 East Texas Literacy Symposium is co-presented by East Texas Literacy Council and Literacy Texas.

The symposium will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Location and all other details to be confirmed.

This symposium is offered free of charge to educators, volunteer tutors, ESL teachers, and other library and nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy.
Professional development certificates will be awarded to attendees who request them after the session, via the post-event survey.

Special thanks to:

East Texas Literacy Council

The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL)

The Texas Workforce Commission

Read more about the annual regional literacy symposia here.

Watch this space, sign up for our newsletter, or follow us on social media to get all the details as they’re confirmed:

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2023 Laredo Literacy Symposium

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Thank you so much for coming! This event is now over.

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The 2023 Laredo Literacy Symposium is co-presented by Laredo College and Literacy Texas.

The symposium has the theme: “Literacy on the Border: Strengthening Our Community”, and will be held on:

Thursday, June 15, 9 am to 3 pm

at Laredo College, Kazen Student Center.

Check-in for registered participants will open at 8:30 am and both breakfast and a working lunch will be provided.

This symposium is offered free of charge to educators, volunteer tutors, ESL teachers, and other library and nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy.

See the schedule outline below; detailed descriptions of the workshops can be found here.

Schedule

CHECK-IN, BREAKFAST, WELCOME: 8:30 am – 9:00 am

Session 1: 9:00 am – 10:30 am (90 min)

Digital Literacy: Tools and Resources – Presenter: Dr. Denise Guckert

Session 2: 10:45 am – 12:15 pm (90 min)

Financial Literacy: Dollars and Sense – Presenter: Dr. Ida Acuña Garza

Standards: Backward Design and Lesson Planning (Part 1) – Presenter: Dr. Denise Guckert

WORKING LUNCH 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm (90 min)

Dysgraphia: Tips and Tricks for Intervention – Presenter: Ms. Leticia Rios Spillane

Session 3: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (60 min)

We the People: Civics Education – Mr. Eduardo J. Martinez and Mr. Jesus J. Garcia

Standards: Backward Design and Lesson Planning (Part 2) – Presenter: Dr. Denise Guckert

FAREWELL

Read more about the sessions here.

Schedule will be kept as current as possible but is subject to change; check back here for updates

PD Certificates

Someone who attends the full symposium will receive 5.5 hours of PD credit.
Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event.

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

Kazen Student Center, Laredo College: Directions & Parking

Click here for maps, directions, and parking information.

Special thanks to:

Laredo College

The Texas Center for Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL)

The Texas Workforce Commission

Read more about the annual regional literacy symposia here.

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Announcement from Literacy Texas Board Chair Ernest Lewis III

Search for an Executive Director

Texas continues to be a strong economic engine for the nation and the world. It is a most opportune time to strategically position Literacy Texas as a key contributor to ensure that everyone can find a pathway to success.

Literacy Texas is soliciting applications for the position of Executive Director. We are seeking candidates with a passion for service and a desire to close educational and economic gaps. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can strengthen coalitions, bring innovation, upgrade the use of technology, and attract new business partners. As a society, we are on the verge of ever-accelerating growth. Advancing literacy and skill levels and keeping pace with the use of artificial intelligence and economic transformation will ensure that those we serve have a place at the table.

If you are up to the challenge and want to be considered for this position, please review the job description, and submit your resume to our executive search consultant by emailing: [email protected]

We congratulate outgoing Executive Director Steve Banta on his upcoming retirement, and look forward to celebrating his many contributions to Literacy Texas in recent years.