September 9, 2008

 News and Notes from the National Institute for Literacy 


Dr. Sandra L. Baxter, Director


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WHAT'S NEW AT THE INSTITUTE:

*         Marking the Evolution of Institute Discussion List as Communities
of Practice

The Discussion Lists debuted more than a decade ago, growing in size and
service to the adult literacy field.  Communities of practice that have
formed as a result of the Discussions Lists, are supported by the
Institute's Regional Resource Centers and the professional development
opportunities it offers; and by its new online collections. Learn more about
these communities of practice and how you can access professional
development resources. 

http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/news_events/CommunityPractice.html 

 

*         New! Fall Edition of Catalyst

Read about the upcoming release of the National Early Literacy Panel report;
who's new at the Institute, how books, and barbershops are helping boys
build literacy skills, and more. For your free subscription to the
Institute's quarterly newsletter, contact B. Denise Hawkins, Editor/Director
of Communications at bdhawkins at nifl.gov.

Print copies can also be ordered from the Institute: by calling EDPubs at
1(800) 228-8813 (TDD/TTY1-877-576-7734) by e-mailing edpubs at inet.ed.gov, or
faxing 1(301) 470-1244.

 

*         Save the Date: September 16 Health Literacy and Adult Learners
Webcast

Advancing Health Literacy: Meeting the Needs of Adult Learners is the focus
of the Institute's upcoming live Webcast on Tues., September 16 at 1 p.m.
EST.  Join Ian Bennett, M.D. of the University of Pennsylvania's School of
Medicine and Graduate School of Education; Susan R. Levy, Ph.D. of the
University of Illinois at Chicago; and Andrew Pleasant, Ph.D. of Rutgers
University, and moderator Sandra Baxter for an engaging discussion of new
and emerging topics in health literacy.  Submit your questions and have them
answered online during this live webcast. Registration Coming Soon! Visit
http://www.nifl.gov <http://www.nifl.gov/>  for updates.

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