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On the Road to Literacy Conference

Sat. April 18, 2026 | 9 AM – 3 PM
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For Tutors and Staff

9:45

Joyful Learning: Adding More Fun to Your English Language Lessons | Bria Dolnick

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ROUND 1 Workshops Conversation, ESL, For Tutors and Staff, Learning Opportunities, Speaking, Vocabulary

9:45

Plain Language for Teachers: Creating Student-Centered Worksheets & Handouts | Sarah Glazer

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ROUND 1 Workshops ESL, For Tutors and Staff, Learning Opportunities, Plain Language, Reading, Speaking, Vocabulary, Writing

10:45

You Cannot Pet a Cat Like a Dog: Relational Presence in Carceral Settings | Danielle Porter

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ROUND 2 Workshops Emotional Literacy, For Tutors and Staff, Incarcerated Youth, Learning Opportunities, Phenomenology

10:45

Engaging with Adult Learners through Book Groups | Jane Rothschild

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ROUND 2 Workshops Conversation, ESL, For Tutors and Staff, Learning Opportunities, Reading, Vocabulary, Workforce Development

12:45

Strategies for Preparing Adult Learners for Medical Forms | Keighty Ward

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ROUND 3 Workshops Basic Literacy, ESL, For Tutors and Staff, Health Literacy, Learning Opportunities

12:45

Empowering Math Minds: How to Enhance Your Math Teaching Practices by Using Open-Ended Questions | Dr. Kimberly Hansel

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ROUND 3 Workshops Basic Literacy, For Tutors and Staff, GED HSE, Learning Opportunities, Math

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About Us

On the Road to Literacy is a day-long conference for volunteer tutors, adult educators, and adult learners. Learn More

Event Details

  • Itinerary
    • MAIN SESSIONS
      • LUNCHTIME Discussions
    • ROUND 1 Workshops
    • ROUND 2 Workshops
    • ROUND 3 Workshops
  • New Workshops
  • Testimonials
  • The Most Anticipated Event of the Year

About

On the Road to Literacy is a day-long conference for volunteer tutors, adult educators, and adult learners.

Nearly twenty workshops explore strategies, techniques, and materials for teaching and learning vocabulary, pronunciation, conversation, comprehension, reading, writing, handwriting, and computational skills in or out of tutoring sessions or classes.

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Details

  • Itinerary
    • MAIN SESSIONS
      • LUNCHTIME Discussions
    • ROUND 1 Workshops
    • ROUND 2 Workshops
    • ROUND 3 Workshops
  • New Workshops
  • Testimonials
  • The Most Anticipated Event of the Year

Venue

Malcolm X College Conference Center

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  • 100 S State St Suite #437, Chicago, IL 60603
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