Readers,

With the current emphasis on scientifically-based research in Adult 
Education, I thought these web casts might be of interest to many of you.

Donna JG Brian
Moderator, NIFL Workplace Literacy Discussion List, and
Coordinator/Developer LINCS Workforce Education Special Collection at 
http://worklink.coe.utk.edu/
Center for Literacy Studies at The University of Tennessee
600 Henley Street, Suite 312
Knoxville, TN 37996-4135

865-974-3420 (desk phone) FAX 865-974-3857
djgbrian at utk.edu


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Scientifically Based Reading Research in Adult Education: An Even Start 
Perspective

The U.S. Department of Education is hosting a series of three interactive 
Web casts addressing the adult education component in Even Start programs.

The goals of the series are to:
o       increase understanding of scientifically based reading research in 
the field of adult education,
o       expand knowledge of adult reading assessments and connection to 
practice, and
o       offer a variety of scientifically based strategies that can be 
shared with your program staff members.

Each of the three Web casts targets one of the above goals. The first Web 
cast broadcast on June 30, 2005 summarized scientifically based reading 
research in adult education. The second Web cast on July 28 focused on 
adult reading assessment to practice. This Web cast is now available on the 
NCFL Web site (http://www.famlit.org). Please hold the date of September 22 
from 2:00 - 3:00 pm EST for the final Web cast on research-based practice 
in adult reading instruction.

Although the Web cast series is designed specifically for Even Start State 
Coordinators, the information provided is helpful to anyone in the field of 
family literacy or adult education.

Cheryl Keenan
Director, Division of Adult Education and Literacy