ACLS-funded programs have access to a statewide Newsela account for use in their programs. What is Newsela? Newsela takes authentic content from trusted sources and makes it instruction-ready. Each text is published at five reading levels, ranging (roughly) from 3rd to 12th grade. Each leveled…

This lesson plan, shared by Allison Reid, is an example of a lesson plan that responds to portfolio documentation needed to support Standards c(5), c(6), and c(7).

This resources is designed to provide EGE coaches with the opportunity to practice identifying evidence-based feedback. Note: This resource is from Handouts 7 and 8: Evidence-Based Feedback or Not, in: Center on Great Teachers and Learners. (2014). Preparing educators for…

Adapted from the Leadership Guide for Teacher Induction, these Four Key Coaching Strategies can be helpful for coaches and teachers to review and discuss how they can be tailored to the work the coach and teacher will be doing together.

Adapted from the Leadership Guide for Teacher Induction, EGE coaches can use this self-assessment to get a picture of their strengths and limitations. Reviewing results with the EGE Team Leader can form the basis of discussion on ways to develop coaching skills.

Adapted from the Leadership Guide for Teacher Induction, this rubric can help EGE team leaders and coaches review and document qualifications for serving as an EGE coach.

Research and Evidence-Based Practices provide background information, a rationale, and evidence to support decisions around ELA teaching, curriculum, and program design. The role of inferencing in struggling adult readers' comprehension of different texts: A mediation analysis (2023): This study…

Teaching Math to English Language Learners All of our classroom-ready materials are created with the principles of Universal Design and are meant to be effective with all learners. This page contains resources that are specific to ESOL students.  Note: If you have difficulties accessing any of…

In March we celebrate women’s history and highlight the contributions of women of all races and nationalities to mathematics. Every woman exists at the intersection of her gender, race, sexual orientation, ability, and other factors of her identity. With this in mind, we encourage you to visit the…

The Change Agent provides a wealth of timely and relevant material for adult education students and teachers. Its social justice focus is inextricably linked to mathematical reasoning and most issues provide explicit activities or prompts drawing out math that is relevant to our students’ lives.…