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Workshops & Continued Learning
Before you sign up, please note:
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All trainings are virtual
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Trainings are FREE to Community Literacy Members
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Trainings are $15 for non-members
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Email bria@litworks.org with questions
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Popular Education & Student-Centered Teaching
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 7 pm (CST)
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Price: Free for members; $15 for non-members
Facilitator: Bria Dolnick
The term popular education is often associated with the work of Brazilian educator Paulo Freire. He developed an adult literacy model that envisions everyone in the classroom as a learner and a teacher, and education as a way to envision new possibilities for ourselves and for society.
There’s no one way to do popular education, and it’s all about the context you’re in. In this training, we’ll explore the basic principles and talk about ways you can incorporate popular education ideas into your teaching and tutoring. We’ll give you time to reflect on your own teaching context and we’ll model some tools, practices, and projects that have worked well for other adult education teachers and tutors.
This training is part of our Instructional Techniques series. Content is designed with tutors and teachers in mind, although everyone is welcome!
Community Spotlight: Making Sentences
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 1 - 2 pm (CST)
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Price: Free for all
Facilitator: David Nohara
When David Nohara was a teacher for adult English learners, he had trouble finding instructional materials for students with little or no experience with schooling or literacy. So, he created the materials he wanted to use.
Come learn about his business, Making Sentences, which offers print and web-based learning resources for emergent English learners. The materials start at the very beginning of written and oral English and will build to a level roughly equivalent to NRS Level 1. There will also be an instructor on-hand to talk about how they are using Making Sentences materials in their classroom.
Student Voice through Multimedia Storytelling
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 7 pm (CST)
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Price: Free for members; $15 for non-members
Facilitator: Laura Porfirio
How can we use multimedia storytelling to promote student voice in adult ed? Using digital stories in the classroom promotes inclusive and relevant instruction, leadership, community building, and media literacy.
In this session, you will explore the digital storytelling process and important elements of producing a personal narrative focusing on message and audience. You will also get practical resources, tools and strategies to use with learners. w
This training is part of our Instructional Techniques series. Content is designed with tutors and teachers in mind, although everyone is welcome!
Updates on Policy Decisions That Impact Adult Education
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 1 - 2 pm (CST)
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Price: Free for everyone
Facilitators: Bria Dolnick & Keighty Ward
Learn more about the latest policy decisions that directly impact adult education providers and students. We will synthesize important developments in federal and state decision making and discuss implications for the field. We'll cover federal WIOA funding, immigration policy changes, opportunities for action and more.
This training is part of our Student Support series. Content is designed for those working in adult education in mind, although everyone is welcome!