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Literacy Resources on the Web
Networks and Directories
Adult Literacy & Technology Network(http://www.altn.org)
National U.S. organization dedicated to developing technology solutions for enhancing adult literacy. Maintains the LINCS gateway to multimedia literacy curricula, special collections, experts. Links to peer-reviewed Adult Basic Education and literacy sites in the U.S. and internationally.

America’s Literacy Directory(http://www.literacydirectory.org)
Service of the National Institute for Literacy for finding literacy, GED and ESL programs and resources by location and type; U.S. States hotlines, contacts included. Provides glossary and links to other resource organizations. Nearly 5000 U.S. literacy programs can be searched through the website, new programs shared.

International Literacy Network (http://www.theiln.org)
Membership includes a range of United Nations, U.S. Government, non-profit and educational organizations and for-profit companies involved in the campaign for literacy; links to each member’s website and “success stories” included. Promotes International Literacy Day and other events.

National Coalition for Literacy (http://www.natcoalitionliteracy.org)
Umbrella organization for the advancement of literacy in the U.S. Provides International Literacy Day Celebration Tool Kit and other program resources and links to organizations.

TECH21 (http://www.tech21.org)
Project of the National Center on Adult Literacy, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education to form a National Technology Laboratory for Literacy and Adult Education. Links to Laboratories in regions of the U.S. to bring together technology, teachers, learners.

United Nations Agencies with Literacy Resources
UN CyberSchoolbus (http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/)
CyberSchoolbus is the United Nations online component for promoting education about international issues and the UN. The website provides high quality teaching materials and activities for educational use at all levels and for teacher training. It includes curricula, quizzes and games, events material, and other resources.

UNESCO (http://www.unesco.org/education/index.shtml)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization provides news, educational materials, information about worldwide programs. Lead agency for United Nations Literacy Decade (2003-2013).

UNICEF (http://www.unicef.org/programme/girlseducation)
United Nations agency focused on children, with a current focus on girl's education, offers activities and projects for teachers and students, links to other resources.

World Bank Group (http://www.worldbank.org/html/schools/
The World Bank site offers resources for teachers on sustainable development, including learning modules on social, economic and environmental topics. Links to site of its sister organization World Links (http://www.world-links.org) for information on e-learning, educational and technology resources, and online self study training materials. Includes chat room and collaboration center services.

Not-For-Profit Literacy Resource Organizations
American Library Association/Office of Literacy and Outreach Services (http://www.ala.org/olos)
U.S. association providing resources to library and information workers to support literacy, including various underserved populations. Lists only resources available without cost. Maintains interactive how-to website for building and sustaining literacy coalitions (http://www.buildliteracy.org) with all the basic information about literacy in the United States.

International Literacy Institute (http://www.literacyonline.org
Organization established by UNESCO and University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, focusing on leveraging advances in educational technologies to reach poorest of the poor around the world. Site allows search of a literacy materials collection by country/region, by topic/theme and by advanced search.



International Reading Association (http://www.reading.org
Membership organization that makes available resources for K-8 reading teachers. Supports the online http://www.ReadWriteThink.org website with lesson plans and web resources for teachers.

Literacy Assistance Center (http://www.lacnyc.org
New York not-for-profit agency providing referral, training, information and technical assistance services to adult and youth literacy programs.

Literacy Web at the University of Connecticut (http://www.literacy.uconn.edu/index.htm
This University of Connecticut program gives teachers the tools to search for best practices in literacy instruction, including use of Internet technologies. Contains links to resources and is organized by grade. Literacy topics include: assessment, content area literacy, connecting to writing, effective teaching.

National Alliance of Urban Literacy Coalitions (http://www.naulc.org)
Acts as a "trade association" for U.S. local coalitions of urban literacy programs. Website provides a clearinghouse of best practices; provides resources and technical assistance to emerging literacy coalitions.

National Center for ESL Literacy Education (NCLE) (http://www.cal.org/ncle)
Special project of the ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics at the Center for Applied Linguistics. Website provides ERIC digests and Q&As on language and literacy instruction for adults learning English in the U.S. Maintains an e-mail forum about adult ESL for sharing ideas with other practitioners.

National Center for Family Literacy (http://www.famlit.org)
Organization known for creating the family literacy model that encourages parents and children to learn together. Links to major literacy groups, resource sites. Offers "Ask a Literacy Question" service.

National Center on Adult Literacy (NCAL) (http://www.literacy.org/litlink.html) and PBS Literacy Link (http://www.pbs.org/literacy/)
The LiteracyLink project of these organizations offers an integrated instructional system of video and online computer technology to help students advance GED and workplace skills. Provides LitHelp, LitLearner and LitTeacher components along with resources and training for literacy educators.

Proliteracy Worldwide (http://www.proliteracy.org)
New organization formed from the 2002 merger of Laubach Literacy International and Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc., the world's two largest adult volunteer literacy organizations. Website shows program information for U.S. and International operations. Provides resources, literacy certificate program, workshops. Supports the Women in Literacy Program (http://www.womeninliteracy.org) through collaboration and funding.

Reach Out and Read (http://www.reachoutandread.org)
Organization that links literacy and health in childhood, with emphasis on children growing up in poverty. The website provides coordinator and volunteer online orientation, other programs and resources.

RIF -- Reading is Fundamental (http://www.rif.org)
Organization known for the National Book Program which helps connect children with adults who facilitate reading activities. Under this program, children choose and keep several free paperbacks each year. Also offers special literacy programs for specific populations. Website describes programs and training.

Teachers Without Borders (http://www.teacherswithoutborders.org/html/literacy.html)
Organization with international scope aims to connect teachers to resources and each other. Website provides lesson plans, on-line library and other resources. Literacy page links to unique resources for teachers who want to keep up with latest research and innovations in literacy. Includes link to learning strategies database.


For-Profit Literacy Resource Organizations
Scholastic (http://teacher.scholastic.com)
Global children's publishing and media company makes available quality products and services to support literacy, including multimedia and online curriculum resources.

Verizon Reads (http://www.verizonreads.net)
Umbrella name for a national campaign of corporate philanthropy geared to improving literacy in America. Site provides links to training, literacy resources and "Ask Verizon Reads" service on literacy programs.

U.S. Government Literacy Resource Organizations
National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) (http://www.nifl.gov)
U.S. Federal organization that shares information about literacy and supports developing literacy services. Download literacy facts, statistics about states and regions, locate literacy resources.

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education (http://www.ed.gov/OVAE/AdultEd/index.html)
The adult education and literacy homepage of the U.S. government education department provides facts, figures and State key contacts for information on literacy programs and funding priorities in the U.S. programs of instruction for Adult Basic Education and English Literacy, technology and distance learning, and professional development. The site links to many literacy organizations assisted through the department.

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