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The National Institute for Literacy, a federal agency, provides leadership on literacy issues, including the improvement of reading instruction for children, youth, and adults. In consultation with the U.S. Departments of Education, Labor, and Health and Human Services, the Institute ... more

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The Institute releases its much-anticipated National Early Literacy Panel (NELP) report Developing Early Literacy. This is the most comprehensive synthesis of published literacy research ever conducted by scientists on children from birth to age 5, and it provides an important basis for actionable recommendations. Take a look.

Developing Early Literacy Report: findings and research implications were the focus of the January 8th National Press Club news event.

Taylor tackles PD and Communities of Practice in the current issue of Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal

U.S. Department of Education Launches Free Web Site to Help Immigrants Learn English.

E-News & Announcements: Short takes on what's happening at the Institute.

Assessment Strategies and Reading Profiles
The National Institute for Literacy develops tools and guidance to strengthen the teaching and learning of reading in adult education and literacy programs. An online diagnostic reading assessment, based on the ARCS Study, shows instructors how to identify students' reading strengths and weaknesses. Instructors can use this knowledge to target their instruction more effectively.