Effective civics education empowers adult learners to address critical issues in their lives and communities and helps them to develop personal agency and advocacy skills. It engages learners by drawing on their experiences and beliefs and fosters the full integration of individuals into society with opportunities to accept leadership roles and participate in community organizations. 

This resource collection provides a variety of materials to help educators build an understanding of the many dimensions of civics education and to support their ability to design and implement effective civics education curricula.