2026 Adult Education Spring Summit

2026 Adult Education Spring Summit

This professional development 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.
Due to the location's security requirements, each attendee must register independently with their own email. We appreciate your cooperation!

• Content sessions facilitated by subject-matter experts from Nashville and around the country.

• Adult Educator of the Year Ceremony will take place on Friday 5/8, facilitated by local education advocates.. This ceremony will be a special event to honor the Adult Educator of the Year nominees and celebrate the 2026 winner.

• Learn from your peers: Step into our collaborative learning space to discover what’s working in real programs and classrooms.
• Integrate Best Practices: Practice applying 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

Please mark your calendars for the following content blocks. All registrants will receive a detailed schedule.

• Friday 04/11 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm: Orientation and intention setting; Main content sessions; Information Sessions

A Full Agenda will be released in the coming weeks.

Who should attend

The 2026 Adult Education Spring Summit is designed for adult education practitioners in Davidson County, TN. However, all champions of adult education are welcome to attend.

• Adult Education practitioners including program managers, executive directors, instructors, 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

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Host or Publisher NPL Adult Literacy