Adult Education & Literacy Resource Collection
Explore a collection of 838 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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A Report on the Minnesota STudent Achievement in Reading (STAR) Project
2012
STAR is a project of the U.S. Department of Education that provides training and support for teachers of intermediate reading students in effective, evidence-based practices in the four major components of adult reading instruction: alphabetics, fluency,vocabulary, and comprehension.
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Improving Adult Literacy Instruction: Supporting Learning and Motivation
2012
The committee’s report, Improving Adult Literacy Instruction: Options for Practice and Research, recommends a program of research and innovation to gain a better understanding of adult literacy learners, improve instruction, and create the supports adults need for learning and achievement.
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LINCS Resources for Teaching Adults to Read
2012
LINCS offers a variety of free resources for teachers, tutors, and program administrators who are interested in learning more about teaching adults to read.
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What Is Evidence-Based Reading Instruction and How Do You Know It When You See It?
2012
This policy brief, What is Evidence-Based Reading Instruction and How Do You Know It When You See It?, defines and describes evidence-based reading instruction, demonstrates what evidence-based reading instruction looks like in the classroom, and discusses how evidence-based reading instruction has been implemented with the Los Angeles Unified School District.
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Certifying Adult Education Staff and Faculty
2011
The paper provides a background on certification in adult education, outlines benefits of certification, and suggests next steps for improving teacher quality in adult education through professionalization, teacher preparation, and related research.
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Policy to Improve Math Teaching and Learning in Adult Basic Education: A Perspective from Massachusetts
2011
This paper is informed by adult numeracy development in Massachusetts--including what has worked and what has fallen short. The state has developed policy and invested in implementing Adult Basic Education (ABE) program design (“opportunity to learn”) standards, student learning/content standards (mathematics curriculum framework), and embedding a range of important supports for ABE teachers, including paid preparation and professional development time in the ABE Rates System, which are one of the “building blocks” for improving ABE math teaching and learning.
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The Minnesota Numeracy Initiative Overview and Design
2011
The Minnesota Numeracy Initiative (MNI) was developed in response to the need for numeracy professional development in Minnesota.
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Teaching Excellence in Adult Literacy (TEAL)
2010
This resource gives an overview of the Department of Education's Teaching Excellence in Adult Literacy (TEAL) project.
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Adult ESL Teacher Credentialing and Certification
2008
This resource describes past and current efforts to professionalize the English as a second language (ESL) field.
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