Adult Education & Literacy Resource Collection
Explore a collection of 822 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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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.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
2023
This resource links to various collections from the Smithsonian through which to learn about about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
2023
This website provides discussion questions and links to additional resources through which to explore the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Serving Refugees in IELCE Activities
2023
This spotlight describes how adult education programs can use an immigrant integration approach in IELCE activities to serve adult refugee learners.
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The Role of Navigators in IELCE/IET Career Pathways
2023
This spotlight describes actions and strategies that career navigators and advisors can take in helping English learners and immigrants participating in IELCE and IET activities.
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Department Of Justice Recognition and Accreditation Program: Building Legal Capacity in your Organization
2022
This tip sheet provides information for citizenship education programs and naturalization services providers who are interested in expanding their offerings to include immigration legal services by having their organizations recognized and their non-attorney staff members or volunteers accredited by the Department of Justice (DOJ), which would allow the programs to explain immigration options to clients, provide advice about which documents to submit, and communicate with USCIS about immigration cases.
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Integrated Education and Training Design Toolkit and Train-the-Trainer Resources
2022
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.
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Naturalization Eligibility Tool
2022
This tool can be used to help determine eligibility to apply to become a U.S. citizen through naturalization.
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Take Charge of Your Future: Get the Education and Training You Need
2022
This Guide is designed for people who are incarcerated and for those on community supervision (probation and parole) to help them get started—or continue—on the path to further education and training.
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Technology -Based Coaching in Adult Education Toolkit
2021
The TBCAE Toolkit was developed to assist adult education program administrators, program staff, and state staff in planning and implementing text messaging that supports adult education learners’ program participation and attainment of education outcomes.
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Adult Education Strategies: Identifying and Building Evidence of Effectiveness
2021
A new IES snapshot, Adult Education Strategies: Identifying and Building Evidence of Effectiveness, summarizes a systematic review of existing, rigorous research on the effectiveness of categories of adult education strategies.
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Compendium of Innovative Practices: Holistic Approach to Adult Education Services
2021
This compendium describes nine innovative practices with a holistic approach to adult education services as selected by the Advancing Innovation in Adult Education project.
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Business Partners
Family and Community Supporters
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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.
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Naturalization Statistics
2021
This resource provides statistics related to immigrants who have become U.S. citizens.
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Family and Community Supporters
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Policymakers and Implementers
Researchers and Developers
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Teacher Trainers