2026 Adult Education Fall Symposium

Professional development conference for adult educators and adult literacy practitioners of Davidson County and Middle TN. 2026 Adult Education Fall Symposium The 2026 Adult Education Fall Symposium is a professional development conference for adult educators and adult literacy practitioners of Davidson County and Middle TN. This opportunity offers adult educators a space to network, learn, collaborate, and plan in support of both their professional learning goals and those of the adult learners they serve. Register by Friday, September 25, 2026 and get entered into the early bird registration drawing! What we have planned • Content sessions facilitated by subject-matter experts from Nashville and around the country. • Networking opportunities What you'll achieve • Learn from your peers: Step into our collaborative learning space to discover what’s working in real programs and classrooms. • Best Practices: Learn national standards for best practice to your specific adult education scenario. • Deepen Your Network: Build relationships with other professionals through small group experiences and personal discussions throughout the conference. Schedule • 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM - Registration and networking • 10:00 AM to 10:20 AM - Welcome and Announcements • 10:20 AM to 10:30 AM - GOAL Collective Update • 10:30 AM to 10:50 PM - Metro Health Services Overview and Community Directory Tool • 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Education to Employability • 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Lunch Served • 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Networking Activity • 2:10 PM to 3:10 PM - AI Is Getting Better. Are We? • 3:15 PM to 3:30 PM - Closing Session • 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM - Hands on AI "tour” Who Should Attend The 2026 Adult Education Fall Symposium is designed for adult education practitioners in middle Tennessee. However, all champions of adult education are welcome to attend. • Adult Education practitioners including program managers, executive directors, instructors, volunteers, and other champions of adult literacy • Social service providers who serve adult learners and their families • Community members and other individuals/organizations invested in supporting and understanding adult education. Cost = Free! This in-person conference is offered free of charge to the Tennessee adult education community thanks to the generosity of our funders. Register today! • Dollar General Literacy Foundation • Nashville Public Library Foundation