NATIONAL CENTER for the STUDY OF ADULT LEARNING and LITERACY (NCSALL)

http://gseweb.harvard.edu/~ncsall/index.html

From the NCSALL web site: “The National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL, pronounced 'nick-saul') is a collaborative effort between the Harvard University Graduate School of Education and World Education. The Center for Literacy Studies at the University of Tennessee, Rutgers University, and Portland State University are NCSALL's partners. One more partner in the Midwest will be added in the future. The goal of NCSALL is to help the field of adult basic education define a comprehensive research agenda; to pursue basic and applied research under that agenda; to build partnerships between researchers and practitioners; and to disseminate research and best practices to practitioners, scholars, and policy makers. NCSALL is funded by the U.S. Department of Education through its Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) and OERI's National Institute for Postsecondary Education, Libraries, and Lifelong Learning (PLLI).” 
 
 

NATIONAL INSTITUTE for LITERACY (NIFL)

http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/

From the NIFL web site: “The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) is an independent federal organization leading the national effort toward a fully literate America. By fostering communication, collaboration, and innovation, NIFL helps build and strengthen national, regional, and state literacy systems to better serve adults in the 21st century. NIFL's goal is to ensure that all Americans with literacy needs have access to high-quality services that can help them gain the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace, family, and community.” 

     within NIFL, see also the link to: 

NATIONAL ADULT LITERACY and LEARNING DISABILITIES CENTER
 
 

NATIONAL CENTER on ADULT LITERACY (NCAL)

http://litserver.literacy.upenn.edu/ncal/index.html

From the NCAL web site: “The National Center on Adult Literacy (NCAL) at the University of Pennsylvania/Graduate School was established in 1990 with a major grant from the U.S. Department of Education, built upon a research center founded at the University in 1983. NCAL is supported by federal, state, and local agencies as well as by private foundations and corporations. Focused primarily on North America, the mission of NCAL is to (a) improve understanding of adult learners and their learning, (b) foster innovation and increase effectiveness in adult basic education and literacy work, and (c) expand access to information and build capacity for adult literacy service provision.” 

Note that NCAL was superseded by NCSALL in 1995; NCAL has evolved into the International Literacy Institute. 

LITERACY.ORG  http://www.literacyonline.org/

From the ILI web site: The International Literacy Institute (ILI) was officially established in 1994 by UNESCO and the University of Pennsylvania/Graduate School of Education. The mission of the ILI is to provide leadership in research, development, and training in the broad field of international literacy and development, with an emphasis on developing countries. The ILI organizes regional and international conferences, disseminates the ILI newsletter, Literacy Innovations, and is involved in a number of significant research, development, training, and networking activities around the world. 

OFFICE for EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH and IMPROVEMENT (OERI)

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/

From the OERI web site: “The Office for Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) provides national leadership for educational research and statistics. OERI strives to promote excellence and equity in American education by 
* Conducting research and demonstration projects funded through grants to help improve education; 
* Collecting statistics on the status and progress of schools and education throughout the nation; and 
* Distributing information and providing technology assistance to those working to improve education.” 

     Within OERI, see also: 

NATIONAL INSITUTE for POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, LIBRARIES and LIFELONG LEARNING 

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/PLLI

From the PLLI web site: “The National Institute on Postsecondary Education, Libraries, and Lifelong Learning (PLLI), under the leadership of its director, Carole Lacampagne, seeks to expand knowledge about the education and training of adults in a variety of settings, including postsecondary institutions, community-based education programs, 
libraries, and the workplace. The Institute maintains an ongoing program of activities designed to inform the field about educational research, development, and dissemination. PLLI provides: leadership 
* Leadership through education research activities; 
* grants for research and development centers, grants for field-initiated studies, and institute projects; 
* technical assistance, extending state-of-the-art educational research dissemination of information through a variety of presentations, including publications, announcements, speeches, and topical papers.” 

NATIONAL CENTER for EDUCATION STATISTICS

http://nces.ed.gov/

From the NCES web site: “NCES is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data that are related to education in the United State and other nations.” 

OFFICE of VOCATIONAL and ADULT EDUCATION

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE/

From the OVAE web site: “The Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) supports a wide range of programs and activities that help young people and adults obtain the knowledge and skills they need for successful careers and productive lives. 
[Y]ou will find useful information about programs, grants, and events related to adult education and vocational education; school-to-work; high school reform; community colleges; correctional education; tribal colleges and universities; community technology centers; and empowerment zones and enterprise communities.” 

CENTER for APPLIED LINGUISTICS (CAL)

http://www.cal.org/

From the CAL web site: “CAL is a private, non-profit organization: a group of scholars and educators who use the findings of linguistics and related sciences in identifying and addressing language-related problems. CAL carries out a wide range of activities including research, teacher education, analysis and dissemination of information, design and development of instructional materials, technical assistance, conference planning, program evaluation, and policy analysis.” 

DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, and WORK GROUP (Portland State University)

http://www.dew.pdx.edu/

From the DEW web site: “DEW is a research group in Portland, Oregon, an emerging inter-disciplinary collaboration among  Portland State University faculty, graduate students and associates.” 

See research links to “Lifelong Learning Panel Study”, “Intergenerational Literacy,” and “Reading Practices.” 

INSTITUTE for the STUDY of ADULT LITERACY (Penn State University)

http://www.ed.psu.edu/isal/index.html

From the ISAL web site: “In 1985, the College of Education at Penn State established the Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy as a vehicle for using the resources of a major land grant institution to address issues related to adult literacy. The Institute is internationally recognized for its work in literacy research, development, and dissemination activities. The Institute's mission stresses the importance of connecting research to improving practice; each research project results in a practical application in the field, including staff development activities, curriculum and instructional materials development, policy recommendations, and dissemination of research findings through Institute publications, professional publications, and presentations. 

NATIONAL CENTER for FAMILY LITERACY (NCFL)

http://www.famlit.org/

From the NCFL web site: “The National Center for Family Literacy is a nonprofit educational organization with 501(c)(3) status headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. It was founded in 1989 through a grant from the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust and has as its mission the advancement and support of family literacy services for families across the United States through programming, training, research, advocacy, and dissemination of information about family literacy. 

NATIONAL ADULT LITERACY SURVEY (1992) DATA USERS

http://nces.ed.gov/naal/naal92

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT of ADULT LITERACY (2002)

http://nces.ed.gov/naal

INTERNATIONAL ASSESSMENT of ADULT LITERACY (IALS; 1995)

http://nald.ca/NLS/ials/introduc.htm

NATIONAL ADULT LITERACY DATABASE (Canada)

http://www.nald.ca/index.htm

EXPLORING ADULT LITERACY (College Reading Association)

NEW HORIZONS IN ADULT EDUCATION

PAACE JOURNAL OF LIFELONG LEARNING
 

ADULT LITERACY RESOURCE INSTITUTE (ALRI)

PBS LITERACY LINK

http://www.pbs.org/adultlearning/literacy

NATIONAL COALITION FOR LITERACY

LAUBACH LITERACY

ERIC CLEARINGHOUSE ON ADULT, CAREER, AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

SAN DIEGO CONSORTIUM FOR WORKFORCE EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING (CWELL)
 

ADULT EDUCATION and FAMILY LITERACY ACT of 1998

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE/AdultEd/InfoBoard/legis.html

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (1998)

HISTORY OF ADULT EDUCATION ACT (1991)
 

LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF ADULT LEARNING (LSAL)

"Adult education falls short on adult illiteracy" (March, 2001)/The Brain Connection

NATIONAL LABSITE FOR ADULT ESOL (Portland State University)

TESOL