Module 2: Data Analysis for Program Decision-Making

2008
This three-hour, self-paced course was designed for use by volunteers, teachers and program administrators in the field of ABE who are interested in learning how to effectively review and use data once it has been collected.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Policymakers
Professional Developers
State Leaders

Managing Programs for Adults Learning English

2009
This resource outlines responsibilities and considerations for administrators of Adult ESL programs.
Administrators and Program Managers

Uncoupling of Reading and IQ Over Time: Empirical Evidence for a Definition of Dyslexia

2010
This resource shows the realtionship between reading, IQ and dyslexia.
Professional Developers

Module 1: Data Collection and Management

2007
This three-hour, self-paced course was designed for use by volunteers, teachers and program administrators in the field of ABE who are interested in learning to use data to improve program services.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Policymakers
Professional Developers
State Leaders

The Neurobiology of Reading and Dyslexia

2007
This article summarizes the research in the area of dyslexia (the most common type of LD) in a very user-friendly manner. It emphasizes the need for appropriate and effective accommodations for learners with dyslexia along with some concrete examples. Readers should be aware that there are two articles available when opening this resource link. The second, and very helpful article, is...
Professional Developers
Adult Educators

Charting the Course: Supporting the Career Development of Youth with Learning Disabilities

2010
This guide aims to help youth service professionals better understand issues related to learning disabilities so they can help youth with diagnosed and undiagnosed learning disabilities develop individual strategies that will enable them to succeed in the workplace.
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Adult Educators

Illuminating Understanding: Performance Assessment in Mathematics

2002
This article describes what performance assessment is in the context of teaching math to adult learners.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Professional Developers

Writing Next: Effective Strategies to Improve Writing of Adolescents in Middle and High Schools

2007
This report identifies 11 elements of current writing instruction found to be effective for helping adolescent students learn to write well and to use writing as a tool for learning. These elements may be equally effective for helping adults improve their writing.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators

Enhancing Outcomes for Struggling Adolescent Readers

2006

Enhancing Outcomes for Struggling Adolescent Readers

Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators

Techniques for Teaching Beginning-Level Reading to Adults

2001
This is a curriculum for those teaching low-level reading to adult learners.
Adult Educators
Professional Developers