Adult Education & Literacy Resource Collection
Explore a collection of 850 high-quality multimedia instructional resources, informed by research, for use by adult educators. These resources have been reviewed by subject matter experts and recommended and approved by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE), Division of Adult Education and Literacy. Search the collection by category, keyword, date and more.
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Integrated Education and Training Design Toolkit and Train-the-Trainer Resources
2024
The Integrated Education and Training Design Toolkit guides users through a team-based approach to develop customized IET solutions that address the needs of adult learners and local businesses through four iterative phases: Research and Assess, Design and Plan, Develop and Implement, and Evaluate and Improve. Train-the-Trainer materials are also available to support the IET Design process. See the abstract for links.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
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A Collection of Four Standards-in-Action Classroom Videos and Two Video Resource Packages for Mathematics
2023
These four classroom videos and accompanying materials are designed to provide adult educators with models of effective standards implementation. Through these Standards-in-Action (SIA) videos, adult educators can identify instructors employing effective teaching and learning practices in mathematics required by challenging academic standards.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Policymakers
Professional Developers
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A Collection of Two Standards-in-Action Classroom Videos for English Language Arts/Literacy
2023
These two classroom videos and accompanying materials are designed to provide adult educators with models of effective standards implementation. Through these Standards-in-Action (SIA) videos, adult educators can identify instructors employing effective language acquisition teaching and learning practices required by challenging academic standards. Both videos showcase online teaching, so there are also many good examples of using a combination of technology tools and resources to engage learners and enhance learning.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Policymakers
Professional Developers
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Beyond the Box 2023
2023
Persistent barriers to accessing high-quality, affordable postsecondary education remain for currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. This guide was developed by the U.S.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Policymakers
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Civics in the Adult Education Classroom
2023
Civics can be broadly defined as the “lifelong process that makes people into active, responsible, and knowledgeable members of their communities.” This spotlight describes and provides examples of how civics content can be integrated and contextualized into adult education instruction in four discrete ways.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Professional Developers