“Literacy.org at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education, is comprised of” National Center on Adult Literacy (NCAL) and the International Literacy Institute (ILI).
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Functional Literacy
The Habitable Planet
A “multimedia course for high school teachers and adult learners interested in studying environmental science.” Provides information and materials on planets, life forms, and the Earth’s ecosystem.
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology
Education Center Online
This resource provides information about online degree programs, distance learning, and continuing education for adults. Search by school location, degree, program, or subject.
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Education–Higher Education
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
The Department of Education’s Office of Vocational and Adult Education. Find out about adult education and literacy. This site also links to resources in all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Education–Vocational Education
University of Wisconsin – Extension
University of Wisconsin – Extension
“University of Wisconsin-Extension provides statewide access to university resources and research… extending the boundaries of the university to the boundaries of the state ??? through its four divisions of continuing education, cooperative extension, entrepreneurship and economic development and broadcast and media innovations.”
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Education–Vocational Education; Business & Economics–Economics; Business & Economics–Business Administration & Management; Entertainment & Leisure–Radio
National Center for Family Literacy
National Center for Family Literacy
The site promotes family literacy based on an intergenerational approach, contains information on literacy initiatives, training services for professional development, and a collection of other resources for teachers and parents.
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy; Reference–Reference Resources For Teachers & Parents; School And Homework Help; School And Homework Help–Disabilities–Learning Disabilities–Dyslexia
Textbook Revolution
Links to free textbooks covering a wide range of subjects. Textbooks can be downloaded as pdf files or viewed online as e-books. Textbook Revolution may not have books for your specific course, but the information can be used to supplement formal coursework.
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Education–Higher Education; Education–K-12 Education
WE LEARN Women Expanding/ Literacy Education Action Resource Network
WE LEARN Women Expanding/ Literacy Education Action Resource Network
Women-centered literacy and adult education curriculum resources, such as lesson plans, information for literacy workers, resource list, conversation circles and links.
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Functional Literacy
Online Degrees and Online College Search
Online Degrees and Online College Search
Search for complimentary information about online degrees in a number of areas at a number of schools. Degree areas include Accounting, Business & Management, Criminal Justice, Graphic Art & Design, Healthcare & Medical, Information Technology & Computer, Paralegal & Legal, and Teaching & Education.
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Education–Alternative Education
Repeat After Us
Online language lab with a library of English language text and audio clips intended to help people with their language skills.
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Functional Literacy; Arts & Humanities–Language & Linguistics–English; Education–Alternative Education
Continuing Professional Education Accounting and Tax Institute
Continuing Professional Education Accounting and Tax Institute
This site is a non-profit, on-line continuing education service for various accounting degrees fulfillment, such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant, ) and Financial Planning. Included is information on the state board requirements across the United States, as well as a full online course catalog.
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Business & Economics–Accounting; Business & Economics–Tax
Big Dog’s Human Resource Development Page
Big Dog’s Human Resource Development Page
Great training materials including a Systems Approach to Training with an extensive, step-by-step approach to designing training for adults, primarily in a business setting; Training the Trainer; mentoring programs; OSHA and safety training; and a downloadable DOS program to do planning via CPM, a Critical Path Method.
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Business & Economics–Business Administration & Management
EUREKA! AGORA–Assemblage of Great Online Resources for Adults
EUREKA! AGORA–Assemblage of Great Online Resources for Adults
Resource for adult basic education instructors. Includes instructional planning, trade books, and instructional strategies.
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Functional Literacy; Education–Teachers & Administrators
Adult Student Center
A gathering place for adult students. This site includes articles on choosing a school, paying for college, and even study tips.
Subject: Education–Adult Education
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Wondering about citations, references, metaphors, grammar, style, or about any other subject that has to do with writing?
Come here. Find APA, MLA, and Turabian style guides, help with academic or professional writing, and more!
Come here. Find APA, MLA, and Turabian style guides, help with academic or professional writing, and more!
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Education–English As A Second Language (ESL); Business & Economics–Employment–Job Searching & Employee Recruiting; Reference–Style And Writing Guides–APA; Arts & Humanities–Language & Linguistics–English; Reference–Style And Writing Guides–Citations; Reference–Style And Writing Guides–Chicago Manual Of Style/Turabian; Reference–Style And Writing Guides–MLA; Reference–Reference Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reading And Writing–Writing Instruction; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Report Writing; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help—-English And Literature; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Writing Tips; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Citations And Copyright–Style Guides And Citations; Money And Work–Job Hunting