2025 Iowa Adult Education and Literacy Summer Conference: Full Schedule

10:25am CDT

Building A Reading Life for Adult Learners and Families

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:25am - 11:25am CDT

Speakers

Pam Cote

Senior Director of Literacy Programs and Partnerships, Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy

Pam Cote is the Senior Director of Literacy Programs and Partnerships at the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. With an extensive background in education and literacy advocacy, Pam brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role. She is responsible for overseeing the... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:25am - 11:25am CDT
Ballroom 107

Instructional Strategies

11:35am CDT

Enhancing Family Literacy Instruction: Collaboration Breakout

Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:35am - 12:35pm CDT

Ballroom 107

This session will focus on sharing best practices, innovative strategies, and resources for Family Literacy. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate and discuss challenges and successes in their Family Literacy Instruction. Come ready to share your insight, ask questions, and learn!

Speakers

Kelly Heth

Parent Education Specialist, Hawkeye Community College

Kelly Heth is the Parent Education Specialist at Hawkeye Community College. She has a BA Degree in Elementary Education and an MA Degree in Teaching. Before joining the Hawkeye team, Kelly worked as an elementary teacher and a home visitor for Headstart. She loves working with families... Read More →

Natalie Miller

Manager of English Language Learning and Family Literacy, Hawkeye Community College

Natalie Miller is the Manager of English Language Learning and Family Literacy at Hawkeye Community College. She has a BA degree in Communications and an MA degree in TESOL. She has been working in ELL for over 15 years. Natalie lives in Waterloo, IA with her husband and three... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:35am - 12:35pm CDT
Ballroom 107

Instructional Strategies

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2:00pm CDT

Empowering Incarcerated Learners: Corrections Collaboration Session

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Ballroom 107

This session will focus on innovative approaches, effective partnerships, and real-world success stories that demonstrate practical tools, strategies, and inspiration being used across the state to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in correctional facilities. Participants will share experiences and collaborate on solutions to common challenges in corrections education.

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Ballroom 107

Instructional Strategies

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3:15pm CDT

Bridging Education and Employment: Workforce/IET Collaboration

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm CDT

Ballroom 107

This session will bring together instructors and coordinators involved in Integrated Education and Training programs. Participants will share strategies for effectively combining academic instruction with workforce training to prepare students for employment.

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm CDT
Ballroom 107

ESL

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9:45am CDT

Enhancing ELL Instruction: Instructor Collaboration Session

Thursday July 17, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CDT

Ballroom 107

This session will focus on sharing best practices, innovative strategies, and resources for teaching English Language Learners. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate and discuss challenges and successes in their ELL programs.

Thursday July 17, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Ballroom 107

ESL

10:55am CDT

Integrating Literacy and Content: WRSS Instructor Collaboration Session

Thursday July 17, 2025 10:55am - 11:55am CDT

Ballroom 107

This session will focus on the integration of writing, reading, social studies, and science instruction for HSED students. Instructors will share best practices, resources, and strategies for creating a cohesive and effective curriculum.

Thursday July 17, 2025 10:55am - 11:55am CDT
Ballroom 107

High School Equivalency

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