Adult Education & Literacy Resource Collection
Explore a collection of 839 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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Integrated Education and Training Design Toolkit and Train-the-Trainer Resources
2024
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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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.
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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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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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Civics in the Adult Education Classroom
2023
Civics can be broadly defined as the “lifelong process that makes people into active, responsible, and knowledgeable members of their communities.” This spotlight describes and provides examples of how civics content can be integrated and contextualized into adult education instruction in four discrete ways.
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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 Internationally Trained Professionals in IELCE Activities
2023
Adult education programs often provide English language acquisition (ELA) services to Internationally Trained Professionals (ITPs). Programs can leverage Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) activities to offer ITPs more individualized and strategic services.
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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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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.
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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).
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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
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Policymakers and Implementers
Teacher Trainers
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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.
Administrators
Student Support Staff
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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
Instructional Staff
Teacher Trainers
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