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CALCON 2026 Courageous Libraries Resilient Communities
Wednesday September 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Do you have programming for adult English language learners? Have they completed a textbook series or curriculum? What’s next for these patrons? Come and learn about how a library and nonprofit community based organization are addressing the diverse needs of people who are mostly fluent in English but still growing in their confidence and desire to connect. Participants will learn more about who this specific group of library patrons are: adult English learners who have completed curriculum goals but still want to build confidence in their fluency. They will explore possibilities for adults who are English learners to participate in “bridging” activities: book clubs, conversation groups, and other supported engagement activities. Finally, they will take away information about how to create their own supplemental programming for this unique group of library patrons.
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Tiffany Curtin

Tiffany Curtin has served as the the Adult Literacy and Community Outreach Specialist with Douglas County Libraries since 2012. This program serves serves around 100 adult English learners annually at all levels. Since 2015, Ms Curtin has taught a graduate seminar in Adult Literacy for MLS students at San Jose State University as an adjunct instructor.., Douglas County Libraries

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Karin Bates

Karin Bates is the TESOL Specialist for Intercambio Uniting Communities in Boulder, Colorado. Karin has her M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). She has over 35 years of experience teaching ESOL in multiple levels and settings. Before joining Intercambio, she worked with adult immigrants and refugees for five years at the Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado. At IRCNOCO, she helped to develop programming with the cooperation of the High Plains Library District. At Intercambio, she now specializes in curriculum writing and volunteer teacher training, and regularly presents at regional and national adult education and TESOL conferences., Intercambio Uniting Communities

Wednesday September 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
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