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 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
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Teacher Trainers
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A Collection of Two Standards-in-Action Classroom Videos and a Video Resource Package for English Language Acquisition
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.
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Teacher Trainers
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Standards-in-Action 2.0 Conducting State-Based Curriculum Reviews for English Language Arts/Literacy
2023
The Standards-in-Action (SIA) 2.0 State-Based Curriculum Review Training offers a range of resources that state and facility administrators and instructors can use to assess the quality of their existing English language arts (ELA)/literacy curricula or instructional materials. The reviews will ensure curricular alignment with state-adopted ELA/literacy standards, the key instructional shifts, and high levels of adult learning and development.
Administrators
Instructional Staff
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Teacher Trainers
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Standards-in-Action 2.0 Conducting State-Based Curriculum Reviews for Mathematics
2023
The Standards-in-Action (SIA) 2.0 State-Based Curriculum Review Training offers a range of resources that state and facility administrators and instructors can use to assess the quality of their existing mathematics curricula or instructional materials. The reviews will ensure curricular alignment with state-adopted mathematics standards, the key instructional shifts, and high levels of adult learning and development.
Administrators
Instructional Staff
Policymakers and Implementers
Teacher Trainers
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Standards-in-Action 2.0 Observing in English Language Arts/Literacy Classrooms
2023
The Standards-in-Action (SIA) 2.0 classroom observation system teaches you how to observe effective teaching and learning practices that reflect the crucial instructional advances in literacy. The training and tools deepen educators’ understanding of the intent and meaning of your state English language arts (ELA)/literacy standards through teacher-friendly tools. They strengthen practitioner knowledge about vital literacy content and research-based instructional strategies and their usefulness with English learners (ELs).
Administrators
Instructional Staff
Policymakers and Implementers
Teacher Trainers
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Standards-in-Action 2.0 Observing in Mathematics Classrooms
2023
The Standards-in-Action (SIA) 2.0 classroom observation system teaches you how to observe effective teaching and learning practices that reflect the crucial instructional advances in literacy. The training and tools deepen educators’ understanding of the intent and meaning of your state mathematic standards through teacher-friendly tools. They strengthen practitioner knowledge about vital literacy content and research-based instructional strategies and their usefulness with English learners (ELs).
Administrators
Instructional Staff
Policymakers and Implementers
Teacher Trainers
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Using Multilingual Approaches to Support English Language Acquisition
2023
This spotlight explores the use of multilingual approaches for the purpose of supporting English language acquisition, shares examples of statewide approaches, and highlights strategies for program design and instruction.
Administrators
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Teacher Trainers
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Money Smart for Older Adults
2021
Money Smart for Older Adults is an instructor-led training developed to teach older adults and caregivers of older adults about elder financial exploitation and why they may be at risk.
Adult Learners
Instructional Staff
Teacher Trainers
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Personal and Workplace Success Skills Library
2021
The Personal and Workplace Success Skills Library is a curated collection of resources to guide the integration of personal and workplace success skills into curriculum and instruction, advising and coaching, assessment, and program design.
Administrators
Family and Community Supporters
Instructional Staff
Student Support Staff
Teacher Trainers
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Self-Study Guide for Evidence-Based Practices in Adult Literacy Education
2020
The Self-study Guide for Evidence-Based Practices in Adult Literacy Education helps adult literacy education providers collect, organize, and analyze evidence they can use to plan for and improve program implementation and performance.
Administrators
Instructional Staff
Student Support Staff
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Common Elements of Developmental Education Policies
2019
This policy brief identifies common elements of developmental education policies at the system and state levels: college readiness assessments, assessment cut scores, multiple measures for course placement, innovative course models and reporting systems.
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NEFE Financial Education Evaluation Online Toolkit
2018
This online evaluation toolkit is designed to help financial educators understand evaluation concepts and efficiently apply them to document the impact their educational programs have on students.
Administrators
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Teacher Trainers