Adult Education/English Language Learning Instructional Resources
Adult English Language Learning and Adult Education Learning Resources
Adult English Language Learning and Adult Education Learning Resources provides instructors, program administrators and staff with resources, online courses, and lessons that will enhance classroom instruction and program development in adult education, justice-involved and English language learning.
Be sure to check back frequently. Resources are added on a regular basis.
For questions or if you have suggestions on how to improve this site, contact Cristina Parente, Education Director ELL Programming, WTCS.
The Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS)
LINCS is a national leadership initiative of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) to expand evidence-based practice in the field of adult education.
LINCS demonstrates OCTAE’s commitment to delivering high-quality, on-demand educational opportunities to practitioners of adult education, so those practitioners can help adult learners successfully transition to postsecondary education and 21st century jobs.
LINCS consists of the following components:
- LINCS Resource Collection a collection of vetted resources for adult education practitioners
- LINCS Community an online community of practice
- Learning Portal online courses for adult education practitioners
- State Resources professional development and technical assistance opportunities for States and information on current and past Federal initiatives.
- Learner Center resources for adult learners
You will need to register with LINCS in order to access resources and to participate in events.
LINCS Professional Development (PD) Guides
The LINCS PD Guides share evidence-based professional development learning opportunities available across the LINCS site, including the Community, Courses, the Resource Collection, State Resources, Federal Initiatives, and the Learner Center. Instructors, Program Administrators, Professional Developers, State Staff, and more will appreciate the curated content as a starting point for their LINCS professional development journey. Download a LINCS PD Guide today!
How LINCS online courses work
Option #1- Self Study
Instructors, program administrators, or staff enroll in the online class. Upon course completion, participants will receive a certificate from LINCS. Instructors and program staff are encouraged to submit these certificates to their supervisors to fulfill FQAS requirements.
Option #2- WTCS Cohort
Instructors, program administrators or staff participate in a WTCS learning cohort. This option can be applied to FQAS requirements so speak with your supervisor for approval.
This is a flipped instruction model where participants complete specific course content on their own and meet with other learners to reflect, discuss, and collaborate.
WTCS cohorts will be announced via email and will be posted on our Professional Development Page. Stay tuned for Fall 2023 opportunities.
Career Pathways and Post Secondary Transition PD Guide
Civics Education and Citizenship PD Guide
Correctional and Reentry Education PD Guide
English Language Acquisition PD Guide
Integrating Technology PD Guide
Other Resources
More to come.
MN Adult Education Professional Development Youtube Channel