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Adult and Family Literacy Programs


Partners in Reading — SJLibrary.org
  • SJPL program that enables English-speaking adults and their families to improve their basic literacy skills.

Adult Basic Education — Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult and Community Education Opens in new window
  • Information on an Adult Basic Education Program called ATLAS for students who read and write below high school levels

Read Santa Clara : adult and family literacy programs of the Santa Clara City Library Opens in new window
 

Vision Literacy — Santa Clara County Library Opens in new window
 

America's Literacy Directory Opens in new window
  • Find literacy programs in the U.S. for adults and young adults, children, employers, those with learning disabilities, and volunteers.

Find a Basic Adult Literacy, ESL, or GED Program in the U.S. Opens in new window
 

Find a Program in the U.S. — National Center for Family Literacy Opens in new window
 



Literacy Educator Resources


Literacy Information and Communication System Resources Opens in new window
Resources for Literacy Instructors, K-12 Teachers, and Volunteers — Thinkfinity Literacy Network Opens in new window
  • Online courses for literacy instructors, community-based organizations, students, and volunteers
  • How-to instruction on program development, volunteer recruiting, community engagement, etc.
  • Directory of literacy organizations in need of volunteers



Literacy Organizations


National Center for Family Literacy Opens in new window
National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy Opens in new window
National Institute for Literacy : publications, statistics, grants, etc. Opens in new window
Pro Literacy America : information, training, and technical assistance to advance adult literacy Opens in new window
 

Pro Literacy Worldwide : sponsor of literacy programs in the U.S. and abroad Opens in new window
 



Literacy Research


Build Literacy Opens in new window
  • "Partnership building website designed to help libraries improve and expand literacy services" including "examples of sound literacy practices."

LD In Depth Opens in new window
  • "Hundreds of expert-reviewed articles and resources... about children and adults with learning disabilities and ADHD."

Literacy Facts, Statistics, and Studies Opens in new window
  • Fact Sheets on Family Literacy, ESL, workforce education, learning disabilities, etc.
  • Studies on international and U.S. adult literacy, household education, etc.


This page last updated July 29, 2009 by Web Team

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