Educator Resources
Below are some resources that could benefit instructors and program managers involved in adult education. Please note that this list is continually evolving, and we welcome your suggestions for further additions! Feel free to email us with any additional resources you'd like to share.
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Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE)
Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS)
Literacy Minnesota Educator Resources
Literacy Works (Chicago, IL)
ProLiteracy - Advocacy, Research, Professional Skills, Instructional Materials
Teaching Skills That Matter (TSTM) - Toolkit for educators to teach transferable skills
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
NRS
National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS)
NRS Technical Assistance Guide
Understanding the Revised National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS)
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Literacy Tidbits free digital flashcards
ReadWorks free reading materials for literacy students
Reading Horizons & Reading Horizons Accelerate free resources on teaching phonics
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ACT Occupational Profiles Database - Search for careers by job title, career cluster or job description
NTC Tech Coach video series
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Citizenship Resource Center from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Council on Foreign Relations resources for high school & higher ed
iCivics lesson plans, games & videos
News Literacy videos from Voice of America
Teacher Trainings from USCIS
Voter Education: I am a citizen; how do I vote? from Literacy Minnesota
"Why Vote?" Toolkit for voter engagement
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Cell-Ed digital micro-learning and coaching platform
DigitalLearn.org computer use, connecting with others, job seeking, productivity
Digital Skills Library by EdTech with courses, tutorials and activities
LinkedIn Learning (requires Nashville Public Library card)
Nashville Public Library Mobile Lab Request Form
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Black History Month Reading Resources for Adult Learners from Literacy Minnesota
Native American Heritage ELA materials from ReadWorks
Northern Illinois University diversity bingo
PRACTICING INCLUSION: Icebreakers and Team Builders for Diversity (Stonehill College Office of Intercultural Affairs)
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Comprehensive ESL Resources from TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development
American English resources for teachers from U.S. State Department
English Clubs Guide from American English
Everyday Conversations dialogue recordings
Literacy Minnesota Literacy Workstations for Pre-Beginners
Researching ESL Options from EducationUSA
Rockin’ English songs that teach grammar & vocabulary
Transparent Language Online from TN State Library
USALearns teacher and student portals (good for low beginner level)
Voice of America links to Beginning (Level 1 & Level 2), Intermediate, and Advanced lessons
Self-assessment reading and listening test for learners
Let's Learn English with Anna! for kids age 8-12 & their families
VOA60 one-minute video news reports
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Diploma Sender official records
Eligibility & Exam Requirements for GED and HiSET
Pathways to HSE Diplomas
Peterson’s Test Prep from TN State Library
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GiGi's Playhouse (Brentwood) - free one-on-one literacy tutoring with trained tutors
Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Light & Salt Learning Teacher’s Toolkit & Free GED Math Crash Course
Raising Robust Readers phonics for learners with dyslexia & other disabilities
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American English teacher trainings & resources
Harvard University Bok Center for Teaching and Learning
Let’s Teach English from Voice of America & Women Teaching Women English
Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) community groups, resources, courses organized by subject area
Literacy Minnesota educator resources
Literacy Works Community Literacy resources
NPL Teachers' Lounge & Conference Archive
ProLiteracy free webinars
Reading Horizons podcasts and webinars
ReadWorks webinars on reading comprehension
Question Formulation Technique training from Right Question Institute
Tech Talks (schedule free one-on-one support conversations)
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Engage by cell for text messaging
Grant writing webinars (Literacy Works)
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Legal Aid Society SIL Program for for low-income survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking
Upwardly Global eLearning platform
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The 6 Anchors of Student Retention e-book from Essential Education
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Transparent Language Online from TN State Library
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Interfaith Dental Clinic low-cost dentistry
Legal Aid Society (housing, immigration, family law, employment, benefits, tax law)
Metro Social Services case management, family support, mental health, nutrition
Nashville Helps support for many needs of Nashville residents
Transportation Resources flier from GOAL Peer Group