PHARR, Texas – The PossAble Dream Adult High School and Literacy Texas will co-host the 2026 South Texas Literacy Symposium on Friday, Nov. 6. The free event is aimed at Texas nonprofit professionals, educators and volunteer tutors who support adult and family literacy in South Texas.
Sessions will cover adult basic education, English language learning, high school equivalency, digital literacy and workforce readiness. During lunch, a panel titled "Connecting the Dots: Adult Literacy and Workforce Development in the South Texas Region" will look at how education providers, workforce partners and community groups can work together on career pathways for adult learners. Dr. Ceci Gomez, site coordinator at The PossAble Dream Adult High School, will moderate the panel.
The Texas Workforce Commission is providing grant funding for the symposium. Organizers said the event is especially aimed at instructors, educators and volunteers who serve adult learners through community-based organizations and nonprofits. Details and registration are available on the Literacy Texas website.