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On the Road to Literacy Conference

Sat. April 18, 2026 | 9 AM – 3 PM
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Learning Opportunities

9:45

Ten (Not-So-Secret) Rules of English Speech | Margaret Goldstein

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ROUND 1 Workshops ESL, For Tutors and Learners, Learning Opportunities, Speaking

9:45

Kiwi & The Senses | Sharon Brauer

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

9:45

The Body Matters in the ESL Classroom | Galina Khartulari

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ROUND 1 Workshops Basic Literacy, Conversation, ESL, For Staff, For Tutors and Learners, Learning Opportunities, Speaking

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

9:45

Money Math Matters in Financial Literacy | Michael Matos

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ROUND 1 Workshops Financial Literacy, Learning Opportunities, Math

10:45

Funify for Retention | Joanne Telser-Frere and Karen Fredrickson

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ROUND 2 Workshops Basic Literacy, ESL, For Tutors, Learning Opportunities, Vocabulary

10:45

Beyond The Lesson: Building Literacy Through Safety and Trust | Ebony Mason

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ROUND 2 Workshops Basic Literacy, ESL, For Staff, For Tutors and Learners, GED HSE, Learning Opportunities

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, Math, Phenomenology, Reading, Writing

10:45

Increasing Engagement and Learning Using Arts-Based Techniques | Elizabeth Johnston

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ROUND 2 Workshops Basic Literacy, ESL, For Tutors, Learning Opportunities, Speaking, Student-Centered, Vocabulary

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

11:45

Lunchtime: How to Connect and Start a Career Pathway in Clean Energy | Gabriel Perez

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MAIN SESSIONS Learning Opportunities, Lunchtime Discussions, Workforce Development

11:45

Lunchtime: Topic 2 TBA

MAIN SESSIONS Learning Opportunities, Lunchtime Discussions

11:45

Lunchtime: Topic 3 TBA

MAIN SESSIONS Learning Opportunities, Lunchtime Discussions

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

U.S. Citizenship: The Gap between Policy and Lived Reality | Erica Husby

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

12:45

Reading as an Experience: Understanding the Beginner’s Journey through a Phenomenological Lens | Danielle Porter

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ROUND 3 Workshops Basic Literacy, For Tutors and Staff, Learning Opportunities, Phenomenology, Reading

12:45

Level Up Your Social Media Game | Jenny Siegfried

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ROUND 3 Workshops For Staff, Learning Opportunities

12:45

Adult Learning Resources at CPL | Aldo Vasquez and Katriana Robitson

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ROUND 3 Workshops Basic Literacy, ESL, For Staff, For Tutors and Learners, GED HSE, Learning Opportunities, Library Resources, Workforce Development

12:45

Math in Stitches | Jeremy Mathew and Cholpon Tuzabaeva

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ROUND 3 Workshops Creativity, For Staff, For Tutors and Learners, 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

  • MAIN SESSIONS
  • New Workshops
  • ROUND 1 Workshops
  • ROUND 2 Workshops
  • ROUND 3 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

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

Venue

Malcolm X College Conference Center

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