Building Literate Communities
In NYS, there are over
3.4 Million
Individuals who lack their HS Diploma, Englishlanguage proficiency, or both
In NYS, there are over
COABE (Council on Adult Basic Education), a leading voice for adult education and literacy, has published a thoughtful article addressing technology and adult education. "Leveraging Technology in Adult Education" addresses access to the internet, access to devices, and ways technology can change the roles of practitioners.
Read MoreThe Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), is the main source of federal funding for adult education programs.
Read MoreLiteracy New York continues to highlight the Educate and Elevate campaign for adult literacy.
Read More40%of low-skilled Americans
have earnings in the bottom
On average, a
High School Graduate Lives 6 to 9yrs
In the last 30yrs
workers without a High School
Degree experienced an
Literacy NY, in our role as the State Technical Assistance Center, continues to support programs in teaching and tutoring in math. Our adult learners have great need in this area, and, along with the math tutor training modules available on the I2O online training system, there are numerous resources from the field. This list of resources was put together by subject-matter experts in teaching math to adult learners-- check it out!
Read More"NYATEP, New York Association of Training and Education Professionals (https://www.nyatep.org), acts as a Voice for programs engaged in workforce development, builds the Knowledge of that cohort, and pursues Progress in workforce initiatives, moving the field forward.
Read More22% percent of New York State residents suffer needlessly from low literacy, severely limiting their quality of life and often leading to unemployment, poverty, health issues, and even incarceration.
