LITERACYWORK INTERNATIONAL

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Heide Wrigley: heide@literacywork.com  Jim Powrie: jim@literacywork.com

 
 
Literacywork International is a small literacy-

10/20/09

  1. •New materials for Scenarios added to the Resources section.

  2. •The Reading Demonstration uploaded to Videos section.

focused research and development company. From youth literacy to English as a Second Language and workforce preparation, we focus on practical solutions to complex problems, including:

  1. •Conducting research in what works in youth and adult literacy and English as a Second Language instruction

  2. •Preparing analyses and policy recommendations for legislators, foundations, and program operators

  3. •Developing instructional designs and related instructional materials

  4. •Providing professional development for teachers and administrators

Teacher Resources

This site is intended to be of use to policy makers, administrators, and most of all, teachers. Our policy is to make all of our materials available to be used freely by teachers for non-commercial purposes.

ESL teachers will likely find the section on ESL by Design particularly helpful. This is a comprehensive and integrated approach to teaching ESL, which includes a recommended lesson flow and concise descriptions of key strategies. These strategies are linked to instructional materials and teacher videos found on other parts of this site.

The How ESL Works section provides papers on principles of teaching ESL, tips for teachers, and ideas for making the classroom come alive.

The Public Policy section includes papers related to the design and funding of programs related to immigrant education and training.

 

Focus on Real-World, Evidence-Based Solutions

Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.

Frederick Douglas

Project-Related Web Sites

CLESE ESL for seniors and refugees

This project was among the first eight EL-Civics demonstration projects funded by the Department of Education. We designed the EL-Civics instructional program for elder immigrants and refugees in Chicago. The web site includes curriculum and videos. The project became a model for other programs throughout the state of Illinois funded by the Department of Human Services. Click on the Bright Ideas link.

Canada Youth Literacy

We developed and guided a model program for dropout youth who have low literacy levels. The web site includes a description of the instructional design, the research report, teacher guides, and extensive reading materials designed for adolescents with low reading levels. All materials are available for free download and use.

ESL class, Socorro, Texas | EL-Civics Project, Juarez, Mexico

Sustained silent reading, National Youth Literacy Demonstration Project, Canada

Note: This site is under development. All pages are not completed and all files have not been uploaded.