We had three very successful fall trainings on September 29, October 23, and November 5, 2025. Recordings are available below. Questions or problems with the videos? Email training@literacycolorado.org.
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Training #1, Monday, September 29
Training #2 Thursday, October 23
Training #3 Wednesday, November 5
Training #1 Monday, September 29, 2025
6:00-7:15 PM Mountain Time
Title: Resources for Teaching Foundational Literacy to Adult English Language Learners
Presenter: Betsy Winchester, Jeffco Adult ESL & Literacy and LCC Board President
Description: Do you want to teach reading and writing to an adult English learner, but don’t know where to start? In Colorado we have many immigrants who had limited schooling in their home countries, but very few literacy classes are available to them. Tutoring is a great option for these students, but it can be daunting if you have not taught reading before. Join this session to learn about low cost or free resources for teaching reading and writing to adults with low literacy. This session is appropriate for tutors, teachers, and administrators who are seeking to learn more about available resources.
This session is now complete. Betsy’s Session Chat is available: Session Chat
PDF of Betsy’s slides: PDF Session Slides
Betsy started her teaching career in middle school Social Studies in 2000, and began tutoring adult English learners in 2015. Since then she has taught classes and tutored in adult English as a Second Language (ESL), citizenship exam preparation , and ESL literacy. She completed an MA in Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education in 2022. When she’s not teaching, Betsy enjoys learning languages, learning how we acquire language, and exploring ways to become a better teacher. Betsy currently teaches refugee learners online for Jeffco Adult ESL & Literacy and serves on the Board of Literacy Coalition of Colorado.
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Training #2 Thursday, October 23, 2025
6:00-7:15 PM Mountain Time
Title: Once Upon a Time in the Beginner Classroom
Presenter: Katie Pham, Emily Griffith Technical College (Project Worthmore, Aurora, CO)
Description: Are you teaching true beginner English students and feeling at a loss? Not sure if your message is getting across? Try storytelling! In this session, we will talk about how to craft a story that will engage your students and meet them where they are. We will learn methods for introducing new vocabulary, putting it all together, and checking comprehension afterwards.
This session is now complete. Here is the session chat for this training: Session Chat
Katie Pham has been involved with migrant and refugee communities all of her life. Her life work began on the border of Thailand and Burma in 2010 where she felt what it was like to be a level 0 Burmese and Thai language learner immersed in a new culture. In 2012 she moved to Colorado and began working with the refugee community in Aurora and Denver. She accidentally fell into teaching in 2016 and has been enamored ever since. She has experience teaching all levels of students, but has a passion for those who come to the classroom as true beginners. She is a teacher and English program manager at Emily Griffith Technical College at the Project Worthmore location in Aurora.
Training #3 Wednesday, November 5, 2025
6:00-7:15 PM Mountain Time
Title: Enhancing Vocabulary Development in Adult Literacy Education
Presenter: Marion Martin, LCC Board Member, Training Committee
Description: Are you looking for effective strategies to enhance vocabulary instruction for adult learners? This presentation will explore research-based approaches, practical classroom applications, and methods for fostering meaningful vocabulary acquisition. We will engage in discussions and resource-sharing to improve our instructional practices and support adult learners in building a strong vocabulary foundation.
This session is now complete. Here is the session chat for this training: Session Chat
Marion is a Board Member of the Literacy Coalition of Colorado with a strong background in supporting educators and learners. She has taught in both K–12 and higher education and has led teacher training and professional development programs that strengthen literacy instruction across diverse classrooms.
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