Improving Math Instruction with Open Educational Resources

2019
This introductory guide for educators is part of the Power in Numbers initiative, funded by the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). Power in Numbers aims to help adult learners receive the higher-level math skills they need to succeed. Th is guide provides educators with step-by-step instructions for identifying, reviewing and remixing high-quality OER.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Professional Developers

Changing the Equation: Empowering Adult Learners with Edtech

2019
This report presents insights from the past three Power in Numbers reports, accompanied by case studies that illustrate how organizations have implemented best practices in the real world.
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Professional Developers
Policymakers
Adult Educators
State Leaders

Talking About Pain ESL Complete Lesson Package

2013
The resource presents a lesson plan at four skill levels for teaching English learners how to describe physical pain to healthcare providers.

Facilitating Intentional Group Learning

2017
This guide is designed to help a wide array of professionals better understand how and when to use group learning activities to intentionally support and facilitate continuous learning through reflection and dialogue.
Administrators and Program Managers
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OER for Administrators and Educators: Accessing high-quality learning resources, for free

2019
These resource sheets for administrators and educators are part of the Power in Numbers initiative funded by the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). Power in Numbers aims to help adult students receive the higher-level math skills they need to succeed. This resource provides administrators and educators with an understanding of what open educational resources (OER)...
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Policymakers
Adult Educators

What Re-Entry Services Can Do to Strengthen the Basic Skills of Former Inmates

2018
This guide helps organizations better understand the central role that basic skills and related educational credentials play in successful reentry of formerly incarcerated individuals.
Administrators and Program Managers

Integrated Education and Training: Implementing Programs in Diverse Contexts

2017
This guide profiles an array of integrated education and training (IET) programs providing inspiration, models, and lessons for adult educators as they plan or strengthen their own IET programs.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Policymakers
Professional Developers
State Leaders

Common Elements of Developmental Education Policies

2019
This policy brief identifies common elements of developmental education policies at the system and state levels: college readiness assessments, assessment cut scores, multiple measures for course placement, innovative course models and reporting systems.
Administrators and Program Managers

ESOL Customer Service Training Curriculum

2007
This seven-unit curriculum for teaching customer service skills to English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) includes an instructor guide and student workbook.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Adult Learners

Study Circle Guide for Pronunciation Instruction in the ESL Classroom

2017
This study circle is a professional learning activity for adult ESL teachers who are interested in integrating effective pronunciation instruction into their regular teaching practice.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Professional Developers