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.

Registration is open now on the Literacy Texas registration portal

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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)

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)

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

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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.

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Kazen Student Center, Laredo College: Directions & Parking

Click here for maps, directions, and parking information.

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Special thanks to:

Laredo College

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

The Texas Workforce Commission

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Read more about the annual regional literacy symposia here.

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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 Longview University Center at UT Tyler – 3201 N Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75605.

Check-in for registered participants will open at 8:00 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.

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See the schedule outline below; find detailed descriptions of the workshops here.

Schedule

SYMPOSIUM OPENS: 8:00 am – 8:50 am
Check-in, breakfast, visit exhibitor tables

Greetings, welcome, and introductions
Natasha Duncan, Executive Director, East Texas Literacy Council
Steve Banta, Executive Director, Literacy Texas

Session 1: 8:50 am – 10:20 am (90 min)

Digital Literacy: Google Applied Digital Skills

Aligning Instructions to Assessment

Language Learning Activities for ESL Classes Focused on Community & Culture

Session 2: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (90 min)

Developing Strong and Lasting Partnerships

Student Success Made Simple: SOAR

Beyond Knowledge Checks: Creating Significant Learning for Adults

WORKING LUNCH: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Motivational Speaker: City Councilwoman Kristen Ishihara

Session 3: 1:10 pm – 2:40 pm (90 min)

ESL Teaching Strategies

Step By Step: How to Introduce New Tech Tools

Student Success Made Simple: SOAR
Repeat session

SYMPOSIUM CLOSES: 2:40pm – 3:00 pm
Evaluation, wrap-up, door prizes (must be present to win!)

FAREWELL

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PD Certificates

Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event.
Complete the survey we’ll send you via email after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate.

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Longview University Center: Directions & Parking

Click here for map, directions, and parking information.

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Downloads:

Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending.

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Special thanks to:

East Texas Literacy Council

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

The Texas Workforce Commission

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Read more about the annual regional literacy symposia here.

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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 is part of the annual UTRGV Festiba celebration and has the theme “Transforming our world through arts and literacy.”

Check-in for registered participants will open at 8:00 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.

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See the schedule outline below; find detailed descriptions of the workshops here.

Schedule

SYMPOSIUM OPENS: 8:00 am – 8:45 am
Check-in, breakfast, visit exhibitor and author tables

Greetings, welcome, and introductions: 8:45 am – 9:30 am
Dr. Dahlia Guerra, Founder/Director of FESTIBA, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Dr. Jeffrey Ward, Dean of the College of Fine Arts, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Kendra de la Garza, President, South Texas Literacy Coalition
Steve Banta, Executive Director, Literacy Texas

Panel Discussion: 9:30 am – 10:15 am (45 min)
Connecting the Dots in Adult Literacy: The Role of Authors and Teachers of Literacy and the Arts
Guiding Question: How do we help communities understand that literacy and the arts have a major impact on life-long learning and on the future progress of every citizen.
Panelists: Katelyn Renteria, Moderator & Panelist, Local Author
Dr. Jeffrey Ward, Dean, College of Fine Arts
Daniel García Ordaz, TEDx Speaker and 2023 McAllen Poet Laureate
Letty Leija, Director, Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library

Concurrent Session 1: 10:30 am – 11:30 am (60 min)

Online & Mobile Learning: Creating Classroom Publications Using Common Apps & Sites

Grant Writing – You’ve Got This!

Family Literacy Activates: Promoting School Success

BREAK: 11:30am – 12:00 pm
Visit exhibitor and author tables

WORKING LUNCH & NETWORKING SESSIONS: 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm (Ballroom)
Networking  – “Trending Issues in Literacy”

Concurrent Session 2: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm (60 min)

Cultural Competence, Challenges, and Social Support Factors Linked to Poor Literacy in the RGV

Getting Your Volunteers Started to Meet Your Program Goals

Career Planning for Youth: Consider Where the Jobs Are

Concurrent Session 3: 2:40 pm – 3:40 pm (60 min)

Connecting the Dots: Using Creative Writing to Teach Literacy Skills

Motivating and Recognizing Volunteers

Families Rock Together: Engaging in Your Child’s Academic Achievement Without a Helicopter!

SYMPOSIUM CLOSES: 3:40pm – 4:00 pm
Evaluation, wrap-up, door prizes (must be present to win!)

FAREWELL

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

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PD Certificates

Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event.
Complete the survey we send you via email after the symposium is finished to give your details and get your certificate.

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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley: Directions & Parking

Click here for maps, directions, and parking information

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Downloads:

Download a PDF copy of the 2023 program

Download a flyer to display at your location or send to others who may be interested in attending

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Special thanks to:

South Texas Literacy Coalition

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, College of Fine Arts

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

The Texas Workforce Commission

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Read more about the annual regional literacy symposia here.

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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 registered participants will open at 8:30 am.

You’ll get the Zoom link via email when you register.

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.

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Schedule

Check-in online, welcome: 8:30 am – 9:00 am

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

“The Evolution of Adult Education: Transforming the Field of Today for Tomorrow’s Opportunities” – Jacqueline Aguilera, Mayor’s Office of Adult Literacy, Houston

“Setting Goals in the Adult Classroom: The Why & the How” – Kathryn Bauchelle, Literacy Texas

BREAK

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

“LD Teaching Strategies for Math” – Connie Rivera, TERC

“How to Build a Flourishing Citizenship Program” – Pete Zagone, MAM

Lunch & Round Table: 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm (30 min)

Round Table discussion: “The Evolution of Adult Education”

BREAK

Session 3A: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (90 min)

“Numeracy Routines That Develop Language” – Connie Rivera, TERC

Session 3B: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (60 min)

“Breaking the Code: Helping Readers Understand How Words Work to Improve Reading Skills” – Sally Kubiak, Reading Specialist

Session 4: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (60 min)

“Working With Learners Who Have Dyslexia” – Lara Speights, Neuhaus Education Center

FAREWELL

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

See full descriptions of each session along with presenter bios

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Downloads:

Download a PDF copy of the schedule outline listed above.

Download a PDF copy of the full program.

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Special thanks to:

TERC

Adult Education Center

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

The Texas Workforce Commission

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Read more about the annual regional literacy symposia here.

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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 17th St, Lubbock, TX 79409

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.

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See the schedule outline below, and find detailed descriptions of the workshops here.

Schedule

CHECK-IN, BREAKFAST: 8:30 am – 8:50 am

WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS: 8:50 am – 9:00 am

Session 1: 9:00 am – 10:30 am (90 min)
A is for Adult: An Introduction to Andragogy (Part 1)

Leave the Drama at the Door: Practical Problem-Solving Skills for Work (Part 1)

Session 2: 10:45 am – 12:15 pm (90 min)
A is for Adult: An Introduction to Andragogy (Part 2)

Leave the Drama at the Door: Practical Problem-Solving Skills for Work (Part 2)

WORKING LUNCH 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm (45 min) – Best Practices Discussion

Session 3: 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm (75 min)
Reach Them and Keep Them: Recruitment and Persistence (Part 1)

How to Combat Negativity With Team-Building for Everyone (Part 1)

Session 4: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm (90 min)
Reach Them and Keep Them: Recruitment and Persistence (Part 2)

How to Combat Negativity With Team-Building for Everyone (Part 2)

FAREWELL & DOOR PRIZES

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

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PD Certificates

Someone who attends the full symposium will receive 6.25 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.

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McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, Texas Tech: Directions & Parking

Click here for maps, directions, and parking information

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Downloads:

Download a PDF flyer for this symposium – or email this link to a colleague.

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Special thanks to:

Literacy Lubbock

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

The Texas Workforce Commission

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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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