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National Institute for Literacy - http://www.nifl.gov/
Descriptions of and pointers to the programs, services, activities, publications, and legislative efforts of this independent federal agency that links the literacy field to state and federal lawmakers. |
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LiteracyLink - http://litlink.ket.org/
For adult students and their teachers, LiteracyLink offers online GED modules, and information about the PBS Workplace Essential Skills series. |
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ABC Canada - http://www.abc-canada.org/
A national non-profit literacy organization, in partnership with business, labour, educators and government. The focus is on public awareness programs and helping the private sector to establish workplace basic education programs. |
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ProLiteracy - http://www.proliteracy.org/
Nonprofit international literacy organization based in Syracuse, New York, formed from the merger of Laubach Literacy International and Literacy Volunteers of America. Reports on the state of literacy, information about projects and programs, and links to events, training, and resources. |
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America's Literacy Directory - http://www.literacydirectory.org/
Refers students and volunteers to literacy, GED, and English programs in their neighborhood. Provides detailed information about types of services, class times, program fees, and directions. |
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National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) - http://www.nald.ca/
"NALD is Canada's adult literacy information network. NALD is the one-stop centre for information on adult literacy programs, resources, services and activities in Canada. NALD also provides links with other services and databases across North America and overseas." [English and French] |
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National Assessments of Adult Literacy - http://nces.ed.gov/naal/
Provides statistics and figures on adult literacy rates, and current as well as projected trends in literacy education. |
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National Adult Literacy Agency - http://www.nala.ie/
Ireland's national adult literacy site with links to resources, local contacts, literacy tools, press releases, and notices for conferences, publications and related concerns. |
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Australian Council for Adult Literacy - http://www.acal.edu.au/
A community site that gives information about literacy projects, conferences and related publications in Australia. |
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National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy - http://www.ncsall.net/
Disseminates research and best practices in the adult basic education field to practitioners, scholars, and policy makers. Includes teaching materials and teacher training materials, as well as scholarship information for doctoral programs. |
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Literacy Network of Greater Los Angeles - http://www.literacynetwork.org/
An organization that promotes adult, family and workplace literacy efforts in greater Los Angeles through networking. |
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Women Expanding: Literacy Education Action Resource Network - http://www.litwomen.org/welearn.html
Promotes literacy and literature for all women and maintains a resource list of women-centered adult basic English literacy materials. |
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Exploring Adult Literacy - http://literacy.kent.edu/cra/
Evolving electronic peer-reviewed journal intended for adult literacy practitioners in adult basic education, family literacy and workplace literacy. Provides practical, but research-based short articles on new ideas in the field as well as position papers, lesson plans, reviews, and an interactive forum for adult literacy providers. |
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Adult Literacy and Technology Network - http://www.altn.org/
A national effort dedicated to finding solutions for using technology to enhance adult literacy. |
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Richardson Adult Literacy Center - http://www.ralc.org
Richardson Texas Adult Literacy Center uses the Laubach method of teaching English as a second language. Includes tips for tutors. |
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Nebraska Literacy - http://www.nde.state.ne.us/ndelincs/
One of 12 state resource centers that make up the Midwest Adult Literacy Information System. (With support from the National Institute for Literacy). |
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Boston Adult Literacy Initiative (ALI) - http://bostonadultliteracy.org/
Provides definitions, FAQs and links relating to literacy. Joint effort of Roxbury Community College and the University of Massachusetts at Boston. |
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http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/ - http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/
Resource for adult basic education instructors. Search a lesson database by topic or program type and discover lessons that have been used successfully by instructors with their students. |
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Adult and Continuing Education from About.Com - http://adulted.about.com/education/adulted/
Extensive list of information selected by an adult education specialist; free email newsletters. |
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The Caribbean Regional Council for Adult Education (CARCAE) - http://carcae.tripod.com/
CARCAE, established in 1978 as the umbrella agency for Adult Education in the Dutch, English, French and Papiamento-speaking Caribbean. National Adult Education Associations and individual members working in a wide variety of social spheres. |
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Literacy Resources - Rhode Island - http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Swearer_Center/Literacy_Resources/
The Swearer Center for Public Service, Literacy Resources, Rhode Island Campus. |
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Literacy Services of Wisconsin - http://www.literacyservices.org/
Offering free adult basic education tutoring, provides adults instruction in reading, writing, GED/ high school equivalency test preparation and English as a second language. |
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East Side Adult Education - http://aenet.esuhsd.org/index.html
The East Side Adult Education Program will provide a learning environment which fosters student success, encourages life-long education, and meets changing community needs. |
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St. James ESL Program - http://www.stjames-cathedral.org/esl/
St. James ESL Program is a non-sectarian, non-profit, volunteer and community-based organization that provides English and other instruction to adult refugees and low-income immigrants in Seattle, Washington |
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Mercy Learning Center - http://www.mercylearningcenter.org
Providing literacy and life-skills training to low-income women in Bridgeport, CT, through one-on-one Tutoring and full-time, classroom-based Intensive Study |
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Literacy Volunteers of America - Rhode Island - http://lvari.org
Rhode Island affiliate of Literacy Volunteers of America, a national nonprofit organization. |
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Welcome to the Literacy Center' - http://www.theliteracycenter.com/
Attleboro, Massachusetts training and support services. |
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Miami Valley Literacy Council - http://www.smt-inc.com/mvlc/
Contact information for the primary volunteer-based literacy provider in the Miami Valley (Dayton, Ohio region). |
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Adult Education Participation in North America: International Perspectives - http://dsp-psd.tpsgc.gc.ca/Collection/Statcan/89-574-X/89-574-XIE.pdf
U.S. Department of Education, Human Resources Development Canada, and Statistics Canada drew upon the results of the International Adult Literacy Survey and examined levels of literacy achieved in North America. |
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Literacy Online - http://www.literacyonline.org/
Literacy Online is cosponsored by the International Literacy Institute and the National Center on Adult Literacy, and hosted at the University of Pennsylvania. Literacy Online is dedicated to providing useful information concerning literacy for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide. |