ABE Reading (EBRI) & Writing

ABE/ASE Language Arts Content Standards

ABE/ASE Math Content Standards

American Association of Adult and Continuing Educators (AAACE)

The American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) is dedicated to the belief that lifelong learning contributes to human fulfillment and positive social change. We envision a more humane world made possible by the diverse practice of our members in helping adults acquire the knowledge, skills and values needed to lead productive and satisfying lives.

Autism Training and Technical Assistance Project

The Autism Training and Technical Assistance Project (ATTA) creates resources and provides professional development that assists individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their transition from secondary education to postsecondary education or employment.

Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE)

The Coalition on Adult Basic Education’s mission is to inspire educators so adults succeed and communities thrive. We provide leadership, professional development, advocacy, and communication services that encourage greater consciousness and cultural competency in our interactions with teachers, administrators, adult learners, and our partners. We are committed to using our platform and influence to celebrate, engage with, and listen to all adult education communities and diverse voices of our field.

Disability Works from Illinois WorkNet

Find resources and information for Illinoisans with disabilities.

Equity Video Series

Illinois Adult Education is dedicated to supporting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access, DEIA, efforts. Use this series of six videos to learn and to share with your students, colleagues, and neighbors.

Equity Webinar Series from ICSPS

Topics include instructional practices to help cope with anxiety, mental health awareness, equity through website accessibility, identifying bias on campus, the impact of trauma on learning, and more!

ESL Content Standards

Forum for Excellence Recordings

The Forum for Excellence highlights the continuing partnership of Career, Technical, and Adult Education in Illinois with a yearly conference. This link will allow you to view recordings of previous years’ sessions.

IACEA – The Voice of Adult Education

The mission of IACEA is to provide leadership, representation and advocacy for adult education and literacy practitioners in order to advance, unify and professionalize the field.

Illinois Department of Commerce Office of Employment and Training/IL Worknet

If you are an Adult Education provider, you should check out these Employment 101 resources to use in your classroom!

Illinois TESOL-BE

The Illinois TESOL-BE is a professional, nonprofit organization which supports research and instruction in the teaching of standard English to speakers of other language or dialect and in bilingual education.

Illinois Transitions Blog

As part of the year-long Transitions Academy, a blog is published spotlighting important events, training options, and sharing resources.

Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (ICAPS)

The Integrated Career & Academic Preparation System (ICAPS), is the implementation of the IET (Integrated Education and Training) model in Illinois. ICAPS aims to provide an integrated pathway in Career and Technical Education (CTE) for college credit and program certificate opportunities for Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) students that lack basic skills.

iPathways

i-Pathways is available for all ICCB funded Adult Education programs. It is a non-profit that delivers online learning and test preparation that can be used for the GED®, HiSET™, and TASC Test™.

Learning Disabilities of America

Since 1964, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources.

LINCS Learning Portal

Access freely available, evidenced-based professional development courses and training through the Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) Learning Portal. Explore 20+ self-paced online courses and facilitated online courses for adult educators and program managers. Earn a downloadable certificate of completion for each course you complete.

LINCS Resource Collection

Through the Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE, self-paced ONLINE COURSES, and searchable RESOURCES, adult education practitioners nationwide harness the power of collaboration and sharing to improve educational outcomes.

Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education

OCTAE administers, coordinates programs that are related to adult education and literacy, career and technical education, and community colleges.

Promising Practices

A rising tide lifts all boats. Please enjoy searching for the helpful ideas and documents that have been shared by adult educators across Illinois. Consider sharing promising practices working for you.

TABE 11/12 Resources

TESOL International Association

Transitions Academy Recordings

The Transitions Academy is designed to assist programs and their partnerships in developing, strengthening, and updating Bridge and ICAPS (Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System) programs by increasing awareness of the expanding partnership between Adult Education and Career and Technical Education as it relates to the IET/ICAPS models, Illinois Bridge programs, and Illinois Programs of Study. The Transitions Academy commences with a convening each fall and persists throughout the year with offerings such as virtual learning communities, mentoring, professional learning opportunities, and communication. View recordings from the latest Fall Convening: Spotlighting Access and Options for Success.

Transitions Newsletter

As part of the year-long Transitions Academy, an Illinois Transitions Newsletter is published three times a year spotlighting important events, training options, and sharing resources.

Useful Websites for Teachers & Students