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Adult Literacy in a Changing World: Effective Programs for Today

June 25, 2022 by Kathryn Bauchelle

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 high school equivalency, tutoring, or English classes?

Or perhaps you’ve been in the adult literacy field for a while – but the world’s changing around you and you need new ideas for these new times?

Join us for this special online training session, where we’ll explore the core elements of effective adult literacy programs – for those just starting out, those re-starting after a couple of tumultuous years, and those who could do with refreshed ideas to make existing programs really shine.

This special session is presented by Tarrant Literacy Coalition in partnership with Literacy Texas, and takes the place of the DFW Symposium for 2022. It’s 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 (or would like to!) across Texas – and beyond.

The training will be held online on Saturday, June 25, 2022, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Check-in for registered participants will open on Zoom at 8:45 am.

Registration is open now.

Special thanks to:

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

The Texas Workforce Commission

The United Way of Tarrant County

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2022 Gulf Coast Literacy Symposium

June 11, 2022 by Kathryn Bauchelle

The 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 both breakfast and 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.

Schedule & Program

All details coming soon – watch this space

Directions & Parking

Click here for maps, directions, and parking information.

Register here for this free training event.

Special thanks to:

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

The Texas Workforce Commission

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2022 Laredo Literacy Symposium

June 2, 2022 by Kathryn Bauchelle

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. Check-in for registered participants will open at 8:30 am.

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.

Program

Program is subject to change – check this page for updates.
Click here for details about the sessions outlined below.

Check-in for registered participants: 8:30 am – 9:00 am

Welcome and Opening Plenary: 9:00 am – 10:00 am (60 min)
LOCATION: Kazen Center 172
A light breakfast will be served

Explaining Children’s Mental Health to Caregivers with Literacy Needs

Breakout Session: 10:30 am – 11:30 am (60 min)
Select one of the two sessions below

Adult Literacy and Guided Pathways
LOCATION: Falcon Executive Center

US Citizenship and the Internationally Trained Professional
LOCATION: De la Garza 101

Lunch and Keynote: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (60 min)
LOCATION: Kazen Center 172

The Impact of Workforce Development and Education on the Texas Economy

Closing Plenary: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm (60 min)
LOCATION: Kazen Center 172

Employer Panel: Employability and Workforce Skills

Farewell: 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Sign up here for this free training event.

Special thanks to:

The Texas Workforce Commission

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2022 Literacy Symposium for Faith-Affiliated Programs

May 6, 2022 by Kathryn Bauchelle

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The 2022 Literacy Symposium for Faith-Affiliated Programs has the theme “Pandemic Perseverance“.

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. While this symposium is specifically focused on volunteers and staff at faith-affiliated literacy programs, all literacy volunteers and staff are welcome to attend.

Schedule

WELCOME (9:00 am – 9:15 am)

Session 1: 9:20 am – 10:20 am (60 min)

Starting a New ESL Ministry – Or Starting Over (Karen Peiser) – Administrative Track

Knowing Our Students to Meet Their ESL Needs (Angela Garcia) – ESL Teaching Track

Session 2: 10:25 am – 11:25 pm (60 min)

Storytime and Networking Across Texas (Lester Meriwether) – Administrative Track

Differentiation for Multilevel Classrooms (Nikki Ashcraft) – ESL Teaching Track

Session 3: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (60 min)

Self-Care 101 (Katie Welch) – Administrative Track

Getting Students Talking by Asking the Right Questions (Cindy Kilpatrick) – ESL Teaching Track

Session 4: 12:35 pm – 1:35 pm (60 min)

Teaching ESL in a Church Context (Matthew Johnston) – Administrative Track

Teaching Via Zoom vs In Person (Karen Peiser) – ESL Teaching Track

Session 5: 1:40 pm – 2:40 pm (60 min)

Questions for Literacy ConneXus and Texas Trainers – Administrative Track

“But how do I – ?” – Q&A with Experienced ESL Teachers – ESL Teaching Track

PRIZE DRAWING, FAREWELL (2:45pm – 3:00 pm)

More details about each session can be found here.

Please note that we won’t be taking a long break for lunch, so have any snacks, drinks, or meals close to hand!

The sessions will be recorded and will be made available on the Literacy Texas YouTube channel after the event.

Downloads:

Download a detailed copy of the schedule above (PDF).

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

Special thanks to:

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

The Texas Workforce Commission

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2022 South Plains Literacy Symposium

April 2, 2022 by Kathryn Bauchelle

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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

8:30 am – 9:00 am – Check-in for registered participants

9:00 am – 9:15 am – Welcome – Julie Laughlin, Literacy Lubbock; Steve Banta, Literacy Texas

Morning Session A: 9:15 am – 10:30 am (75 min)

Building Persistence & Resilience, Part 1 (Part 2 in Session B) – Dr. Olga Escamilla

Morning Session B: 10:40 am – 12:00 pm (80 min)

Building Persistence & Resilience, Part 2 – Dr. Olga Escamilla

WORKING LUNCH 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm – Linda Johnson, Aspire to Learn

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

Mobile Devices for Learning – Liz Moya

Afternoon Session B: 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm (45 min)

GoSchoolBox – Elizabeth Laughlin

DOOR PRIZES, FAREWELL

Downloads:

Download a PDF copy of the schedule listed above.

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

Special thanks to:

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

The Texas Workforce Commission

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2022 East Texas Literacy Symposium

March 5, 2022 by Kathryn Bauchelle

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The 2022 East Texas Literacy Symposium will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022, from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm, in the Longview University Center at UT Tyler. Check-in for registered participants will open at 8:00 am.

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 (subject to change)

8:00 am – 8:30 am — Check-in, breakfast

8:30 am – 8:45 am — Welcome (Kathy Weeks, East Texas Literacy Council; Steve Banta, Literacy Texas)

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

Building Persistence & Resilience, Part 1 (Part 2 in Session 2) – Dr. Olga Escamilla

Beyond Poverty & Trauma Beginning with Adult Literacy, Part 1 (Part 2 in Session 2) – Theresa Sands

Beyond Singing: The Power of Music in the Classroom – Dr. Glenda Rose

BREAK

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

Building Persistence & Resilience, Part 2 – Dr. Olga Escamilla

Beyond Poverty & Trauma Beginning with Adult Literacy, Part 2 – Theresa Sands

How to Develop an Effective Lesson Plan, Part 1 (Part 2 in Session 3) – Irene Ramos

WORKING LUNCH 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Session 3: 1:10 pm – 2:40 pm (90 min)

How to Develop an Effective Lesson Plan, Part 2 – Irene Ramos

Writing Through the Levels of ESL – Dr. Glenda Rose

Incorporating Civics Into ESL – Dr. Olga Escamilla

DOOR PRIZES, FAREWELL

Directions to the Longview University Center
Directions from I-20: Exit onto Hwy 259 North (Eastman Road). The Longview University Center is about 2 miles past Loop 281 on the left.

Directions from Hwy 80: Turn North on Hwy 259 (Eastman Road). The Longview University Center is about 2 miles past Loop 281 on the left.

Downloads:

Download a PDF copy of the schedule listed above.

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

Special thanks to:

The Longview University Center at UT Tyler

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

The Texas Workforce Commission

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2022 South Texas Literacy Symposium

February 26, 2022 by Kathryn Bauchelle

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The South Texas Literacy Symposium will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022, from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm, in the ballroom of the UTRGV Campus, 1201 West University Drive, Edinburg TX 78539. Check-in for registered participants will open at 8:30 am.

Click here for detailed maps and parking instructions.

As in previous years, the symposium is part of the UTRGV Festival of International Books and Arts (FESTIBA) – this year’s theme is Inspiring Creativity & Innovation Through Arts and Literacy.

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 (subject to change)

8:30 am – 9:00 am — Check-in

9:00 am – 9:20 am — Welcome: South Texas Literacy Coalition; Literacy Texas; UTRGV

9:20 am – 9:55 am – Opening Speaker: WF Strong, Fulbright Scholar and Professor of Communication at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Session 1: 10:05 am – 11:00 am (55 min)

CANVAS: With a Blank Canvas, Learning Begins – Mario Ortiz, MOS/ELA Tech Specialist (workshop repeated in session 2)

Gamification to Enhance Information Literacy Learning – Carlton T. Nelson, Research & Instructional Services Librarian, UTRGV

Story Times Are For Parents Too – Viviana Caballero, Children’s Supervisor, Dustin Sekula Memorial Library

Session 2: 11:05 am – 12:00 pm (55 min)

CANVAS: With a Blank Canvas, Learning Begins – Mario Ortiz, MOS/ELA Tech Specialist (repeat workshop from session 1)

How to Talk So Others Listen And How to Listen So Others Open Up – Laura Lyles Regan, Parent & Teen Communication Coach, Author

Making Connections While Reading – G. G. Hesterberg, Author and Educator

WORKING LUNCH 12:10 pm – 1:05 pm
Lunch panel: Local Authors Inspiring Creativity & Innovation Through Arts & Literacy

Panelists: Katelynn Renteria, David Norec, Alissa Karin Shirah, Patty York Raymond, David Leija

Session 3: 1:15 pm – 2:10 pm (55 min)

Start With the Heart – Irene Ramos, TCALL

Motivating Adult Learners – Dr. Ida Acuña Garza

The Power of Writing – Rey Banda, Author and Educator

Finale: 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm (15 min)

EVALUATION, DOOR PRIZES, BOOK DISTRIBUTION EVENT, FAREWELL – BALLROOM

Author List

As in previous years, we’re excited to be welcoming authors to the South Texas Literacy Symposium. Currently confirmed:

Katelynn Renteria – The Other Side of the Law
David Norec – The Adventures of Exo and Cy
Alissa Karin Shirah – Going Home
Patty York Raymond – The ABC’s to Ranching; Aspire!; It’s Too Windy!
David Leija- TK’s First Lesson
WF. Strong
Scott W. Kimak – After the Apocalypse; I Call Him HIM; The Angel of Death
Laura Lyles Regan – How to Raise Respectable Parents
G.G. Hesterberg – Music, Music, You Can Too!; Stories by the Seashore
Ron Ramirez – A Perfect Book for Pablo; A Purr-fect Book for Christmas; A Perfect Book for Frida; A Perfect Book for Carlos; A Perfect Book for Tamryn

Downloads:

Download a PDF copy of the schedule listed above.

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

Special thanks to:

University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)

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

The Texas Workforce Commission

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Schedule

Session 1: 9:20 am – 10:20 am (60 min)

Session 2: 10:25 am – 11:25 pm (60 min)

Session 3: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (60 min)

Session 4: 12:35 pm – 1:35 pm (60 min)

Session 5: 1:40 pm – 2:40 pm (60 min)

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Schedule

Morning Session A: 9:15 am – 10:30 am (75 min)

Morning Session B: 10:40 am – 12:00 pm (80 min)

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

Afternoon Session B: 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm (45 min)

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Schedule (subject to change)

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

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

Session 3: 1:10 pm – 2:40 pm (90 min)

Downloads:

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Schedule (subject to change)

Session 1: 10:05 am – 11:00 am (55 min)

Session 2: 11:05 am – 12:00 pm (55 min)

Session 3: 1:15 pm – 2:10 pm (55 min)

Author List

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