Doors Open & Check-in Begins
8:30
9:00
Opening Session: Chamala Jordan, Executive Director, Literacy Volunteers of Illinois
9:05
Morning Meditation: Camille Smith, Meditation Teacher
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Morning Speaker: Luis Alfredo Narváez Gete, Vice Chancellor for Adult Education, City Colleges of Chicago
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Ten (Not-So-Secret) Rules of English Speech | Margaret Goldstein
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Kiwi & The Senses | Sharon Brauer
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The Body Matters in the ESL Classroom | Galina Khartulari
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Joyful Learning: Adding More Fun to Your English Language Lessons | Bria Dolnick
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Plain Language for Teachers: Creating Student-Centered Worksheets & Handouts | Sarah Glazer
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Money Math Matters in Financial Literacy | Michael Matos
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Funify for Retention | Joanne Telser-Frere and Karen Fredrickson
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Using Functional Speaking Exercises to Increase Student Accuracy and Confidence | Paul G.J. Thomas
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Beyond The Lesson: Building Literacy Through Safety and Trust | Ebony Mason
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You Cannot Pet a Cat Like a Dog: Relational Presence in Carceral Settings | Danielle Porter
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Increasing Engagement and Learning Using Arts-Based Techniques | Elizabeth Johnston
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Engaging with Adult Learners through Book Groups | Jane Rothschild
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Lunchtime: How to Connect and Start a Career Pathway in Clean Energy | Gabriel Pérez
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Lunchtime: Understanding the Beginner’s Journey through a Phenomenological Lens | Danielle Porter
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Lunchtime: Building Digital Confidence: Strengthening Literacy and AI Skills for Everyday Use | Michael Matos
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Strategies for Preparing Adult Learners for Medical Forms | Keighty Ward
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U.S. Citizenship: The Gap between Policy and Lived Reality | Erika Husby
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Empowering Math Minds: How to Enhance Your Math Teaching Practices by Using Open-Ended Questions | Dr. Kimberly Hansel
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Level Up Your Social Media Game | Jenny Siegfried
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Adult Learning Resources at CPL | Alexis and Kat
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Math in Stitches | Jeremy Mathew and Cholpon Tuzabaeva
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Closing Session: Chamala Jordan, Executive Director, Literacy Volunteers of Illinois
1:50
Proclamation: Khari Humphries, Deputy Mayor of Education & Youth Services
1:55
Keynote Intro: Renuka Sharma, Senior Manager – Community Engagement, scaleLIT
2:00
Keynote Speaker: Theresa Mah, Ph.D., Illinois State Representative 24th District
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2026 Tutor & Learner of the Year Awards
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