Family Engagement
Family Literacy
Introductory
Using the Smithsonian’s Talk with Me Toolkits for Learning in a Variety of Program Contexts
Concurrents 5
November 4, 2025
10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Learn how the Smithsonian Institution’s free, online Talk with Me Toolkits are a great resource for all types of programs – family literacy, adult education, schools, and libraries. The Toolkits provide ideas and questions to encourage conversations, and this session will include information about the toolkits and strategies for implementation.
Elisabeth McLean, Ph.D.
Assistant Teaching Professor
Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy, Penn State
Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy, Penn State

Dr. Carol Clymer
Co-director, Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy/Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy
Penn State College of Education

Dr. Esther Prins
Professor
Pennsylvania State University
