Publications
2016
English Language Proficiency Standards For Adult Eduction 
2015
Preparing English Learners for Work and Career Pathways
Integrating Digital Literacy Into English Language Instruction
Meeting the Language Needs of Today's English Language Learner
Integrating Digital literacy and Problem Solving into Instruction
Educational Technology in Corrections
2014
Handbook For Sustaining Standards-Based Education In Adult Education
Staying Healthy For Beginners, Teacher Guide August 2014
The Impact of ABS Program Participation on Long-Term Economic Outcomes
The Impact of ABS Program Participation on Long-Term GED Attainment
The Impact of ABS Program Participation on Long-Term Literacy Growth
The Impact of ABS Program Participation on Long-Term Postsecondary Engagement
The Impact of ABS Program Participation on Long-Term on Voting
College and Career Readiness Standards: The Instructional Advances in English Language Arts/Literacy
College and Career Readiness Standards: The Instructional Advances in Mathematics
2013
Federal Adult Education: A Legislative History 1964-2013
The Potential and Value of Using Digital Badges for Adult Learners
ELL-U Professional Development Plan
College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education
2012
Adult College Completion Tool Kit
Take Charge of Your Future, Get the Education and Training You Need
Improving Adult Literacy Instruction: Options for Practice and Research
The report, summaries, briefs and a webcast is available.
Teaching Excellence in Adult Literacy (TEAL) Just Write! Guide
A resource to increase familiarity with evidence-based writing instruction.
Coalition Building: A Tool for Improved Community Literacy
Implementing Literacy Programs to Improve Student Achievement
What Is Evidence-Based Reading Instruction and How Do You Know It When You See It?
From Ghost Systems to Host Systems via Transformation Zones
Policy to Performance: State ABE Transition Systems Report
2011
Building on Foundations for Success: Guidelines for Improving Adult Mathematics Instruction
Publications from the National Institute for Literacy
LINCS retains a number of past publications and resources related to parents and early childhood, childhood, and adult literacy educators. These materials were developed while LINCS was under the stewardship of the National Institute for Literacy (read more about the history of LINCS). Please note that all items on this page can be downloaded in PDF format; however, print copies of these publications are no longer available.
2010
Adult Literacy Development and Economic Growth
The paper analyzes literacy, earnings and employment data from the first five years of the Longitudinal Study of Adult Literacy, (LSAL).
2009
Early Literacy: A Community Commitment
A Role for Business Leaders
Early Literacy: Leading the Way to Success
A Resource for Policymakers
2008
Celebrating Literacy Across the Lifespan (Postcard)
2007
QEd: Scientific Evidence for Adult Literacy Educators. Issue Number 1
Ideas and information from the expanding scientific research base on how adults learn to read.
2004
Report on Activities and Accomplishments FY1993-FY2002
This report summarizes the National Institute for Literacy's accomplishments over a ten year period and provides an overview of the Institute's legislative history, structure, and funding. It also offers background information on literacy and the adult literacy service system.
Publications for Educators
2011
Building on Foundations for Success: Guidelines for Improving Adult Mathematics Instruction
Adult Numeracy Instruction Project
2010
Follow-Up Study of Early Reading First (ERF)
Professional Development Practices: Case Study Report
Adult Education Literacy Instruction: A Review of the Research
Adult Education Literacy Instruction: Appendix: Tables of Studies Included in the Review
Learning to Achieve: A Professional’s Guide to Educating Adults with Learning Disabilities
Partnering with Employers to Promote Job Advancement for Low-Skilled Individuals
Adult English Language Learners with Limited Literacy
Integrating Curriculum
Lessons for Adult Education from Career and Technical Education
Literacy, Employment and Youth with Learning Disabilities
Aligning Workforce Development Policies and Programs
Algebraic Thinking in Adult Education
Emerging Technologies in Adult Literacy and Language Education
Learning to Talk and Listen
An oral language resource for early childhood caregivers
Make Time to Talk
Language Building Tips for Center-Based and Home-Based Child Care Providers
Making Sense of Decoding and Spelling: An Adult Reading Course of Study 
An evidence-based course of study designed to teach adult learners to decode and spell words accurately and fluently.
2009
Future Directions in Early Childhood Literacy Research
Early Beginnings: Early Literacy Knowledge And Instruction
Developing Early Literacy: Report of the National Early Literacy Panel
Executive Summary: Developing Early Literacy
2008
Tapping Online Professional Development through Communities of Practice
From the Fall 2008 edition of the ABEL Journal
Guide To Performance Management For Community Literacy Coalitions
National Cares Mentoring Movement: A Mentoring & Literacy Guide
Investigating the Language and Literacy Skills Required for Independent Online Learning
2007
What Content-Area Teachers Should Know About Adolescent Literacy
2006
The Effect of Family Literacy Interventions On Children's Acquisition of Reading | PDF
A Meta-Analytic Review conducted by Monique Sénéchal
2005
Using Research and Reason in Education | PDF
What is Scientifically Based Research? | PDF
Applying Research in Reading Instruction for Adults: First Steps for Teachers | PDF
2002
Research-Based Principles for Adult Basic Education Reading Instruction | PDF
2001
Put Reading First | PDF
The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read
Before 2001
Publications for Parents
2007
Literacy Begins At Home: Teach Them To Read
Promotion for the Institute's publications for parents
Shining Stars - Toddlers Get Ready to Read | PDF
How Parents Can Help Their Toddler Get Ready to Read
Shining Stars - Preschoolers Get Ready to Read | PDF
How Parents Can Help Their Preschooler Get Ready to Read
2006
Shining Stars - Kindergartners Learn to Read | PDF
How Parents Can Help Their Kindergartner Learn to Read
Shining Stars - First Graders Learn to Read | PDF
How Parents Can Help Their First Grader Learn to Read
Shining Stars - Second & Third Graders Learn to Read | PDF
How Parents Can Help Their Second & Third Grader Learn to Read
A Child Becomes a Reader | PDF
Birth Through Preschool
A Child Becomes a Reader | PDF
Kindergarten Through Grade Three
Dad's Playbook: Coaching Kids to Read | PDF
Big Dreams - A Family Book About Reading | PDF
2005
La Lectura es lo Primero | PDF
Cómo ayudar a su hijo a aprender a leer
2001
Put Reading First | PDF
Helping Your Child Learn to Read - A Parent Guide
