Websites: Organization Sites

Association of Adult Literacy Professional Developers (AALPD)
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AALPD is a national organization for professional developers in adult literacy. Hosts a discussion list and online professional development registry, where participants can share training guides, manuals, and other tools. Membership is free.

National Adult Education Professional Development Consortium (NAEPDC)
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Serves the professional development needs of state adult education staff. Produces numerous surveys, reports, publications, and newsletters, and hosts national conferences and training sessions.

National Center for Adult Literacy (NCAL)
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NCAL conducts research on a variety of aspects of adult education, including the use of technology in adult education, English literacy instruction, family literacy, and international comparative studies. Reports, publications, and training materials are available.

National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL)
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NCSALL is a joint project of Harvard Graduate School of Education and World Education that aims to connect researchers and practitioners and aid the development of a research agenda for the field. Research reports, issue briefs, and teaching and training materials are available at the site.

Professional Development Network for Adult Educators (PRO-NET 2000)
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This Office of Vocational and Adult Education initiative seeks to support quality adult education nationwide through an improved professional development network. PRO-NET's resources include publications, professional development materials, relevant links, a calendar of events, and online discussion forums.

ProLiteracy Worldwide
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Serves adult volunteer literacy organizations and adult learners throughout the world. Sponsors a broad range of programs and services for adult learners and their families. Also produces and distributes educational books and materials to literacy organizations and other adult education providers across the country.

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
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TESOL provides professional development support to teachers of adults who seek to learn or improve their English skills. Services include workshops, online learning opportunities, publications, and Internet-based member communities.