I guess there is not a national conference that is really dedicated to the needs of volunteer literacy programs, their students, tutors and program managers any more. ProLiteracy, a membership organization for volunteer programs, now calls its conference the United States Conference on Adult Literacy (USCAL). In the initial description, I don't even see the word, volunteer.
The ProLiteracy Conference is in Houston, November 2. Their registration is open. I guess there is not enough money today to hold a conference 100% for volunteers. Years ago, when I went to my first volunteer conference, it was so motivating, to be around committed volunteers and program managers. I know there is the need to partner and applaud that--but I also think there is a place for more for volunteer programs.
Please post in comments whether or not you are attending--or presenting at the USCAL. VALF would like to capture the Florida presence there.
Also, Florida has excellent training for adult education. The next one is more focused on school-based programs but sometimes has programs appropriate for volunteers. It is in late September. The other conference is the wonderful, Florida Literacy Conference--which does a good job at providing sessions for volunteers and adult learners.
Post by Sandy Newell, President of VALF
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