When resources are tight, it can be difficult to know where to turn to get answers on core topics – but those answers are crucial to leaders’ ability to offer quality literacy programs.
What Leaders Need is a series of online training sessions, each focusing on a specific topic that literacy leaders have told us they need most.
Literacy Texas is proud to offer this training via a tri-state partnership with the Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas and Oklahoma Literacy Coalition, bringing quality professional development to literacy leaders across three states. The partnership began in 2023 and continues as strong as ever.
Details for all sessions will be advertised throughout the year, including presenters and specific session times. Sign up for our mailing list to get all the info direct to your inbox, or check the Literacy Texas Calendar periodically for new events.
Planned 2026-27 Leadership Training Calendar
Topic: Team-Building & Staff Development
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Topic: Communications & Marketing
Thursday, January 14, 2027
Topic: Community Collaboration
Tuesday, April 13, 2027
Topic: Program Evaluation & Data Management
Thursday, July 15, 2027
2025-26 Leadership Training Calendar
Topic: Strategic & Succession Planning Essentials
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Topic: Finding and Keeping Amazing Volunteers
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Topic: Communications That Work
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Topic: Effective Student Recruitment & Orientation
Thursday, June 4, 2026
What leadership topics should have high priority in the future? Tell us your thoughts in the single-question poll below.
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Checked/updated 8/5/2026