Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education
  TALAE-Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education
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  • Home
  • About
    • History
    • Board
    • Past Presidents
  • Join TALAE
    • Individual Membership
    • Institutional Membership
    • Student Membership
    • Membership FAQ
  • Annual Conference
    • Past TALAE Conferences
    • Awards
  • Resources
    • Educate and Elevate
    • 2026 COABE and TALAE Video
  • Connect

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About Us

The Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education was formed in 1968 as the Texas Association for Continuing Adult Education with the purpose of providing professional development, networking, and state-wide recognition to adult education programs in Texas.

​Any person involved or interested in any facet of adult education is invited to join and promote adult education in Texas.

Eligibility

Any person involved or interested in any facet of adult education is invited to join and promote adult education in Texas.

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Leadership. To promote the development of a comprehensive education program for adults in the State of Texas.

Professional Growth. To promote and encourage the professional growth of educators in the field of literacy and adult education.

Promotion of Adult Education. To promote the exchange of ideas and collaboration among professionals and volunteers and organizations at all levels in the State of Texas.

Linkage. To collaborate with local, state, regional and national organizations interested in literacy and adult education.
Student Recognition. The organization awards annual scholarships to outstanding GED graduates and ESL students.

Outstanding Educator Recognition. Texas adult educators are recognized for their contribution to the field.

Membership Recognition. Certificates are awarded to adult education programs with 100 or more members.

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