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The National Institute for Literacy's activities to strengthen literacy across the lifespan are authorized by the U.S. Congress under two laws, the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) in the Workforce Investment Act and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). The AEFLA directs the Institute to provide national leadership regarding literacy, coordinate literacy services and policy, and serve as a national resource for adult education and literacy programs. The NCLB law directs the Institute to disseminate information on scientifically based reading research pertaining to children, youth, and adults as well as information about development and implementation of classroom reading programs based on the research. More...
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Research-Based Principles for Adult Basic Education Reading Instruction represents the best information available about how adults learn to read. This publication is a valuable resource for educators and policy makers.
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NIFL Advisory Board Meeting
The Advisory Board will hold a meeting on October 13-15, 2004 in Austin, Texas. The agenda will focus on future and current program activities, presentations by education researchers, and other relevant literacy activities and issues.

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Report on Activities and Accomplishments FY1993-FY2002
This report provides an overview of the Institute's legislative history, structure, and funding as well as background information on literacy and the adult literacy service system. Spacer Image
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America's Literacy Directory
Linking you to nearby literacy programs.
Bridges to Practice
Helping adults with learning disabilities.
Equipped for the Future
Promoting system reform and accountability.
Partnership for Reading
Bringing scientific evidence to learning.

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