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Wide Range of Topics
Hear from top educators, changemakers, and advocates.
Our Speakers
Join us to hear from inspiring educators, changemakers, and advocates dedicated to empowering adult learners.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Luis Alfredo Narváez Gete
Vice Chancellor for Adult Education, City Colleges of Chicago
Event Schedule
Our schedule begins and ends in main sessions for all. Choose one workshop per each of three rounds, and choose one of three lunchtime topics.
- 8:30
Check-in Begins
- 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 Keynote: Luis Alfredo Narváez Gete, Vice Chancellor for Adult Education, City Colleges of Chicago
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Lunchtime: How to Connect and Start a Career Pathway in Clean Energy | Gabriel Perez
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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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Closing Session: Chamala Jordan, Executive Director, Literacy Volunteers of Illinois
- 2:00
2026 Tutor & Learner of the Year Awards
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- 9:45
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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- 10:45
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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- 12:45
Strategies for Preparing Adult Learners for Medical Forms | Keighty Ward
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U.S. Citizenship: The Gap between Policy and Lived Reality | Erica 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 | Aldo Vasquez and Kat
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Math in Stitches | Jeremy Mathew and Cholpon Tuzabaeva
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Testimonials
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I loved the connection with the State of Illinois!
– Conference Participant
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This was a nice day, what a fun little conference. I loved that it was reasonably priced, and loved that there were sessions in Spanish too.
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Well organized, great city officials and community leaders. Wide range of presentations.
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