Unlocking Nonfiction: Helping Adult Learners Tackle “Too Hard” Textbooks

In this session, we’ll dive into the key challenges adult learners face with nonfiction reading—especially when the material is complex, unfamiliar, or overwhelming. You’ll learn how to break down the features of nonfiction texts (like structure, vocabulary, and visuals) and gain practical strategies for making these elements more accessible for your students.

Whether your learners are working toward high school equivalency, preparing for college, or building workplace skills, this workshop will provide ready-to-use tools to help them grow as confident, independent readers of nonfiction