adulted



=Adult Education Basics=

Also see Adults with Special Needs, Adults in Higher Education, Career Exploration, Graduation/Dropouts in Educational Issues

General Information Adult Basic Education Transition to Adulthood Vocational/Workplace Education

GENERAL INFORMATION
The S.C. Vocational Rehabilitation Department http://www.scvrd.net/

Senior Corps Tech Center http://www.seniortechcenter.org/tech_planning/

Education Canada (ECN) http://library.educationcanada.com/

English for Everyone http://www.e4e.co.za/

Articles: Adults and Vocational Education [Education Canada] http://library.educationcanada.com/articles1.html

Principles of Adult Learning [by Stephen Lieb] http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/adults-2.htm Old, but still relevant

Andragogy (vs Pedagogy) [|http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/history/andragogy.html]

Harcourt Achieve / Steck-Vaughn (commercial products) http://www.harcourtachieve.com/c/@3nBX3Xx14jmiw/Pages/index.html

Introduction to the Elder Interface http://atri.misericordia.edu/ATResearch/ElderInterface/index.php “As a result of the changes associated with normal aging, the modern computer interface can be difficult or impossible to use for an elder, even in the absence of any disease or condition which affect physical performance.”

Adult Learning Strategies [Tech Trainer] http://www.ettc.net/tech/adultlearning/

Adult Protective Services (SC Dept of Social Services) []

South Carolina's Regional Adult Education Technical Assistance Centers (SCEAETAC) []

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
System for Adult Basic Education Support (SABES) http://www.sabes.org/

NWREL (Northwest Educational Technology Consortium) Adult Basic Education http://www.netc.org/abe/index.html They also include a lot of information about ESL/ESOL learners.

Internet Directory of Literacy & Adult Education Resources http://www.sagrelto.com/sagrelto/elandh/home.htm

The Adult Literacy Resource Institute http://alri.org/body.html

TABE (Tests of Adult Basic Education) http://www.passkeylearning.com/tabe.html

Adult Basic Education & English as a Second Language http://www.communityeducation.org/abe.htm

Phillip Roy Publishers (commercial products) http://www.philliproy.com/newindex.asp

South Carolina's Regional Adult Education Technical Assistance Centers []

GED Practice [] “Gedpractice.com is a free service provided by Steck-Vaughn to familiarize you with the types of items you will see on the actual GED test. By answering GED practice questions and getting feedback, you will develop a feel for the kind of reading, thinking, and problem-solving skills you will need to pass the GED test. …. For more information about the test itself, call the GED Hot Line at 1-800-62-MY-GED.”

TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD
Bridge Program at University of SC http://www.sc.edu/bridge/ “The Bridge Program … is intended to make transitions from S.C. technical colleges to the University as seamless as possible and to increase the success of transfer students once they're enrolled at the Columbia campus.”

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition [] “Creating Opportunities for Youth with Disabilities to Achieve Successful Futures”

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition [] “Creating Opportunities for Youth with Disabilities to Achieve Successful Futures”

Transition Services for Students with Disabilities [] This is from the state of Wisconsin, but has useful information and resources.

Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities []

Transition to Adulthood [] This is from the Medical Home Portal, which provides “reliable information and resources to help physicians and parents care for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN).

Transition Planning Self-Assesment Inventory http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/transition/t4trans.htm

VOCATIONAL/WORKPLACE EDUCATION
Work Ready South Carolina []

Workforce South Carolina [] This is from the South Carolina Department of Commerce.

Your Free Learning Source [] “We [Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF)] create and provide quality, innovative online learning opportunities to anyone who wants to improve the technology, literacy, and math skills necessary for them to be successful in both work and life.”

Creating Postsecondary Pathways to Good Jobs for Young High School Dropouts: The Possibilities and the Challenges http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2008/10/postsecondary_pathways.html

Guide for Aging Computer Users [] “Discover How to Make the Computer Easier to See, Hear, and Use”

Aging Workforce and Accessible Technology—Introduction []