Adult Education & Literacy Resource Collection

Explore a collection of 871 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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  • 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.
    Administrators and Program Managers
    Adult Educators
    Policymakers
    Professional Developers
    State Leaders
  • A Collection of Two Standards-in-Action Classroom Videos and a Video Resource Package for English Language Arts/Literacy

    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 teaching and learning practices in English language arts (ELA)/literacy required by challenging academic standards.
    Administrators and Program Managers
    Adult Educators
    Policymakers
    Professional Developers
    State Leaders
  • A Collection of Two Standards-in-Action Classroom Videos for English Language Arts/Literacy

    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...

    Administrators and Program Managers
    Adult Educators
    Policymakers
    Professional Developers
    State Leaders
  • 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. Department of Education to assist colleges and universities in mitigating those barriers, moving beyond the check box on admissions applications, and providing support for these students.

    Administrators and Program Managers
    Adult Educators
    Policymakers
    State Leaders
  • Career Navigators in Adult Education: What Experts Say About their Role and How to Support their Success

    2023

    The information presented in this brief comes from exploratory research activities designed to understand the role of career navigators; the competencies they need to be successful; and considerations for hiring, supporting, and training them (from IES).

    Administrators and Program Managers
    Student Support Staff
  • 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.

    Administrators and Program Managers
    Adult Educators
    Professional Developers
  • 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.

    Adult Educators
    Adult Learners