New!!!! Podcasts to Train New Instructors

Professional Development

This page has all the recordings of workshops and events organized by MTML. It has links to other projects for professional development as well.

Literacy Legacy Podcasts for Instructor Training 2024-2025

These are a series of podcasts, dedicated to guiding and inspiring those just starting out in the world of literacy instruction. In each episode, we’ll hear from literacy experts who have spent decades in the field, including some who have retired but continue to share their insights and experiences. From effective teaching techniques to building meaningful connections with learners, they will share practical advice, real-world examples, and proven best practices to help you navigate your journey as a literacy instructor.

Literacy Legacy Podcast Series

AI for Critical Thinking and Empowerment

May 2025 with ASL interpretation

Click here to download the resource booklet

Ai Resource Booklet (2).pdf

Justice Involved: Moving Beyond Barriers

Feb 2025

Build awareness and organizational capacity as service providers will become more aware of the unique challenges faced by incarcerated individuals in relation to literacy, and how these challenges affect reintegration into society. To download the event resource booklet, click here.

Our LBS classes operate through continuous in-take. Class begins in September and continues until July. This year, our classes began September 6th, 2024 and will continue until July 20th, 2025. (1).pdf

In the year 2024-2025 , MTML organized 2 days for AI PD

Day 1: AI for Everyone- From Curiosity to Mastery

May 2024 with ASL interpretation

Unlock the power of AI to enhance your literacy practice and fuel your personal growth journey at our exclusive event for literacy practitioners!

Day 2: Making AI Write/Right

Nov 2024 with ASL interpretation

The PD focuses on integrating AI tools into adult literacy instruction, exploring innovative ways to enhance reading, writing, and numeracy skills. Participants will discover practical strategies for using AI-powered platforms to personalize learning and support diverse adult learners' educational journeys.

To download resource, click here.

AI PD Days Resource Booklet.pdf

Health Symposium for Practitioners: Creating Space for Curiosity and Healing

2023-2024

The aim of the event was for practitioners to learn about self-compassion, self-care and wellness to maintain their overall well-being and effectiveness in supporting learners. To download booklet, click here.

Resource Booklet_Creating Space for Curiosity and Healing.pdf

Professional Development Day: Numeracy and Technology- Instructional Approaches for Emerging Adult Literacy Learners 2023-2024

The aim of the day was to develop best practices for supporting low-level emerging adult readers. To download booklet, click here.

Final_PD_ resources_Numeracy_Nov-2023.pdf

Professional Development Day: Writing and Technology- Instructional Approaches for Emerging Adult Literacy Learners 2022-2023

The aim of the day was to develop best practices for supporting low-level emerging adult readers. To download the booklet , click here.

1 Final_PD_ resources_Writing_Nov-2022.pdf

Professional Development Day: Reading and Technology- Instructional Approaches for Emerging Adult Literacy Learners 2021-2022

The aim of the day was to develop best practices for supporting low-level emerging adult readers. To download the booklet, click here.

PD_ resources_Dec 21-2021.pdf

Teaching and Training on Smartphones 2022-2023

If you want to learn how to teach smartphone skills to learners/clients using our modules, watch the recording of the workshop for service providers. Click here for the handouts of the session.