Links:
ABLESite is the official Web site of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education. Look here for new information on topics such as Programs Standards and LitPro. You can also complete your agency profile and request the new Administrators Handbook at this site.
Pennsylvania's Center for Workforce Information and Analysis provides downloadable publications related to Labor Market Information.
The City of Philadelphia's web site is a portal for city government and tourist information. Visit this site for virtual town meetings, comprehensive news stories, online forms, and more.
The Commission on Adult Basic Education provides leadership, professional development, networking opportunities, and advocacy for adult education practitioners.
The goal of ERIC is to identify, select, process, and disseminate information on education. The mission of the ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education (ERIC/ACVE), is to facilitate the career and occupational preparation and advancement of youth and adults.
The Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy 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.
LINCS is a gateway to adult education and literacy resources on the Internet. LINCS features multimedia curricula, special collections on major literacy topics, research and statistics, on-line discussion groups, and peer-reviewed web sites.
LiteracyLink seeks to improve the quality of instruction provided to adult students by offering professional development resources and training to literacy educators. In addition, LiteracyLink offers this Web site to provide general information to the public about Literacy.
The National Alliance of Urban Literacy Coalitions, promotes and strengthens urban literacy coalitions in their efforts to create literate communities, thereby enhancing the quality of life and the vitality of our cities. Literacy agencies in Philadelphia are represented through the MCOL.
The National Center on Adult Literacy (NCAL) provides resources in research and development, staff development, and technology.
The National Center for Family Literacy provides models for family literacy programs, advocates for family literacy initiatives, and is known worldwide as the leader in family literacy.
The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) is an independent federal organization leading the national effort toward a fully literate nation in the 21st century. By fostering communication, collaboration, and innovation, NIFL works to build and strengthen a comprehensive, unified system for literacy in the U.S.
Neighborhoods Online aims to provide fast access to information, ideas, and programs related to improving the quality of life in Philadelphia's neighborhoods, as well as to create a city-wide network of activists and people in government working to solve the problems that affect us where we live.
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. On this site, you will find useful information about programs, grants, and events.
The Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education (PAACE) is a non-profit educational association whose mission is to enable its diverse members to help adults achieve lifelong educational goals and to represent its members by exercising leadership at the local, state and national levels.
VALUE is a national organization for adult learners. VALUE aims to expand the roles of adult learners in the effort to promote literacy throughout the United States.
Welfare to Work provides news releases, fact sheets, legislative updates, and pertinent links.
