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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Transitions Integration Framework (TIF)
2013
The Transitions Integration Framework (TIF) was designed to provide guidance to adult basic education (ABE) programs and instructors on the effective integration of transitions skills into instruction at all levels of ABE, including ESL levels.
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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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KET: Measurement and Geometry
2012
This collection includes Measurement and Geometry instructional resources designed specifically for the adult education field.
Resources in this collection include videos, printable handouts, and self-paced lessons.
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A Toolkit for ESL Practitioners: Supporting Skilled Immigrants
2011
The toolkit addresses the challenge of properly serving the skilled immigrant population and introduces solutions to some of the most pressing problems this group experiences; it introduces best practices from the field and a directory of successful programs dedicated to serving the needs of skilled immigrants.
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Career Pathways Toolkit: Six Key Elements for Success
2011
The resources in this section contain both evidence-based research and practice-based materials that can help guide the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of ACP programs.
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Community-based Correctional Education
2011
This work focuses on "education services offered to individuals serving all or part of their criminal sentence under community supervision (e.g., parole or probation).
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Facing the Challenge of Numeracy in Adult Education
2011
This report explains what "numeracy" is and why we need it, and makes the case for shifting from the current emphasis on traditional math instruction in adult education to instruction in a more comprehensive set of math skills.
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Integrated Teaching Training Modules
2011
This resource helps practitioners better understand career pathways programs and expand practioners’ professional knowledge.
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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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