Websites to Support Adult Literacy Tutoring
The following links may be helpful for you as you learn more about adult literacy, adult learning, strategies to support your tutoring and current research.
Alphabetics
- The Partnership for Reading Introduction to Alphabetics
Civics
Computer Training
Etymology
- Greek and Latin Roots
- Latin and Greek Roots Index
- Online Etymology Dictionary
- Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Etymology is...
Fluency
- The Partnership for Reading Introduction to Fluency
Learning Disabilities
- IDA International Dyslexia Association
- LINCS Literacy and Learning Disabilities Collection
- LDA Learning Disabilities Association of America
- LD OnLine
Learning Styles
Materials
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
Phonics and Word Study
Pre-GED/GED
- Durham Technical Community College
- PBS LiteracyLink Username and Password required, free registration
Reading Comprehension
- Learning Resources
- The Partnership for Reading Introduction to Reading Comprehension
Research and Development
- International Reading Association
- NCSALL National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy
- NIFL National Institute for Literacy
- ProLiteracy Worldwide
- SCALE Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education
Study Skills and Strategies
Tutoring Support
- edHelper.com Lesson plans, activites, games
- Enchanted Learning Lesson ideas, printables
- Literacy Connections Advice for Reading Teachers and Literacy Tutors
Vocabulary
- The Partnership for Reading Introduction to Vocabulary
Workforce Development
- PBS LiteracyLink Username and Password required, free registration
- Workforce Education LAB
- GCF Global Learning Career and Workplace Development, free registration
Writing
- Literacy Connections The Language Experience Approach
- National Writing Project
