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Council for Advancement of Adult Literacy (CAAL) view detail comment email this

This organization aims to "help advance adult literacy in the United States" by pursuing an "agenda of issues that bears critically on policy, practice, and planning, especially at the state and federal levels." The agency's publications cover topics such as the role of adult education and public libraries in adult literacy. Along with the full text of these publications, the site includes information about the organization's projects, and related links.
http://www.caalusa.org/
Topics: Education, English Language, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre
Last updated May 20, 2003


National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) view detail comment email this

Site of a government institute devoted to the "development and provision of high quality adult education and literacy services." Notable resources include "Bridges to Practice," a guide to "improving services to adults with learning disabilities," and "America's Literacy Directory" of local literacy programs in the U.S. Also features a FAQ on literacy, facts and statistics, training materials, publications, legislative updates, and more.
http://www.nifl.gov/
Topics: Education, English Language, Librarianship, Mental Conditions
Last updated Jul 12, 2004


Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) view detail comment email this

The website for this U.S. Department of Education office provides "information, research, and resources to help prepare people for postsecondary education, successful careers, and productive lives." Find reports, speeches and presentations, statistics, details about grants and legislation, news, and topic pages for high school, community college, rural education, adult education and literacy, and career and technical education.
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/
Topics: College and University Education, Education
Last updated Nov 14, 2006




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