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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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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Naturalization Statistics
2021
This resource provides statistics related to immigrants who have become U.S. citizens.
Administrators
Family and Community Supporters
Instructional Staff
Policymakers and Implementers
Researchers and Developers
Student Support 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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Remote Adult ESOL Case Studies
2021
Each case study highlights notable practices in remote ESOL instruction and administration from eight programs that represent the diverse range of organizations that offer adult ESOL across the US.
Administrators
Instructional Staff
Policymakers and Implementers
Researchers and Developers
Teacher Trainers
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Remote ESOL Project
2021
This site includes information on promising remote adult ESOL practices and program models.
Administrators
Instructional Staff
Policymakers and Implementers
Researchers and Developers
Student Support Staff
Teacher Trainers
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Virtual Bookshelf: Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
2021
This page links to projects and resources supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) that provide perspective and insight on the Asian-American experience.
Administrators
Family and Community Supporters
Instructional Staff
Policymakers and Implementers
Researchers and Developers
Student Support Staff
Teacher Trainers
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Issue Brief: Civics Education
2020
This brief explains what civics education skills are and why they are important for adult learners.
Administrators
Family and Community Supporters
Instructional Staff
Policymakers and Implementers
Researchers and Developers
Student Support Staff
Teacher Trainers
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PIAAC Numeracy Skills and Home Use Among Adult English Learners
2020
Adult English learners (ELs) may need numeracy instruction to navigate daily life or understand health information, so this paper examines numeracy skill levels and home skill use of adult ELs in Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) 2012/2014 data and recommends implications for EL numeracy instruction.
Administrators
Family and Community Supporters
Instructional Staff
Policymakers and Implementers
Researchers and Developers
Student Support Staff
Teacher Trainers
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Teaching Adults Reading Resources
2020
This website, TeachingEnglish by the British Council, contains a wide range of practical resources for teaching English to adults.
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COABE Journal - Career Pathways Edition
2019
This special edition of the COABE Journal highlights career pathways and workforce development.
Administrators
Instructional Staff
Policymakers and Implementers
Researchers and Developers
Student Support Staff
Teacher Trainers
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Findings from the Accelerating Opportunity Evaluation
2019
Evaluation report on the Accelerating Opportunity (AO) initiative, which aimed to help adults with low basic skills earn valued occupational credentials, obtain well-paying jobs, and sustain rewarding careers.
Administrators
Business Partners
Policymakers and Implementers
Researchers and Developers
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Power in Numbers: Video Series
2019
Power in Numbers aims to help adult students receive the higher-level math skills they need to succeed in the real world. This video series comprises of three short videos in English and Spanish and an accompanying video discussion guide. The series serves to promote the importance and relevance of advanced math skills to inspire adult learners.
Administrators
Teacher Trainers
Policymakers and Implementers
Instructional Staff
Adult Learners
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“We Are The Voice To Speak Up”: Cultivating Adult Learner Voice Through Leadership
2019
This paper investigates the role of leadership training in developing voice in adult learners and presents implications for staff and programs to enhance practice by building relationships, fostering community and
collaboration, and encouraging voice through activities.
Administrators
Instructional Staff
Researchers and Developers
Student Support Staff