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Supporting Teachers and Learners in Technology-Supported Instruction
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The Writing in Adult Secondary Education (W-ASE) Project was designed to address a two-fold challenge in adult education: how to help learners develop both digital writing skills and their ability to write effective argumentative essays. Drawing on an evidence-based curriculum originally designed for college students who struggled with writing, the W-ASE team adapted lessons for adult learners at the National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS) levels 2–6 (high beginning through advanced literacy skills). The intervention included 16 lessons delivered…
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From ESL to HSE: How a New Curriculum Helps Build Academic English, Civics/History Knowledge, and Digital Literacy
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by John TrerotolaCILIA-T (Content Integrated Language Instruction for Adults with Technology Support) is a comprehensive curriculum that has been designed for adult learners with the goal of enhancing students’ academic English skills, civic understanding, and digital literacy. (While the CILIA-T curriculum is primarily leveled for adult ESL classrooms, it also includes many elements that can be effectively adapted for pre-HSE and HSE settings. As a GED English and Social Studies teacher—and as a member of the team that developed CILIA-T—I have incorporated…
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Adapting Proven Math Models for Adult Learners
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When the Adult Numeracy in the Digital Era (ANDE) team set out to design and pilot a new adult numeracy course in Pennsylvania, they began with an ambitious idea: could successful mathematics expertise and technology originally developed for K–12 and postsecondary settings be meaningfully adapted for adult basic education (ABE)?
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National Adult Education and Literacy Stakeholder Summit
The National Coalition for Literacy is pleased to host a Stakeholder Summit in partnership with the Mountain Plains Adult Education Association (MPAEA) at their Annual Conference: All In For Adult Education, which will be held March 24-25, 2026 at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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The Forum 2026 - NAWB
The Forum (sponsored by the National Association of Workforce Boards) is the premier annual event for workforce leaders, employers, educators, and partners working to build stronger communities and competitive economies. It’s the one place where policy, practice, and partnership come together, equipping you with the insights, resources, and connections to drive impact at home.
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SXSWU EDU
SXSW EDU is 300+ sessions and workshops across 4 days in Austin, where inspiration and creativity are unlocked, with 15+ powerful films and performances, 2 trailblazing competitions, 50+ interactive exhibitions, and 120+ mentorship and networking opportunities that spark new possibilities in education.
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National AEFL Week 2025
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September 14th through the 20th is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. AEFL Week raises public awareness about the need for and value of adult education and family literacy. Follow #AEFLWeek and #AEFL2025 for resources and ideas.
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Announcement: Supporting Effective Research in Adult Foundational Education article
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The CREATE Adult Skills Network (funded by the Institute of Education Sciences) has released a new article “Supporting Effective Research in Adult Foundational Education”. This article is intended to share insights on doing research in the context of Adult Foundational Education (AFE). It can serve as a starting point for conversations within research teams and with AFE program staff and students. As a product of the CREATE Adult Skills Network (funded by the Institute of Education Sciences), we put together this resource based on inputs gathered through a…
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Supporting Effective Research in Adult Foundational Education
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The CREATE Network has released a new article “Supporting Effective Research in Adult Foundational Education”. This resource is based on inputs gathered through a survey and interviews with CREATE research teams regarding their approaches to research, as well as structured stakeholder reflection sessions that surfaced practitioner and learner perspectives on research in adult foundational education.
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TESOL Internatonal Convention & Expo
Thousands of attendees from around the world gathered for the TESOL 2025 International Convention & Expo in Long Beach, California, USA, 18-21 March. We hope to see you next year in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 24-27 March, to celebrate TESOL's 60th Anniversary!
