About This Session
Description
Advocating for adult literacy doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming!
This interactive session will equip educators, program administrators, and community members with simple, effective strategies to raise awareness and influence decision-makers. Participants will learn how to craft compelling messages, leverage everyday opportunities for advocacy, and engage stakeholders at local, state, and national levels.
Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide practical tools to make advocacy easy, impactful, and accessible to everyone—everywhere, every day.
What we'll cover:
Participants will be able to:
- Identify and articulate key messages that effectively communicate the importance of adult literacy to different stakeholders.
- Demonstrate simple advocacy strategies that can be integrated into daily interactions and professional networks.
- Develop a personalized action plan to engage in advocacy efforts at the local, state, or national level.
Topics & Focus
Primary Topic Area
Session will also cover:
Assigned by TCALL
Pending
Handouts & Materials
No handouts or materials available at this time.
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Presenter
Irene Ramos
Independent Consultant
TALAE
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Audience
Level
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Other info:
I am currently participating in the COABE Advocacy Fellowship and will tell you more about that during the session.
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Page checked or updated: 6/19/2025
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