Family Literacy
This family literacy web site has information on training, programming, research, advocacy, and dissemination. The web page has links to other resources and research on statistical indicators and research findings that relate to family literacy and other educational and social conditions.
http://www.famlit.org
Adult Literacy Resources
This is the official ABE Website in Minnesota. The LINCS (Literacy Information aNd Communication System) Network provides a single focal point for adult literacy resources, knowledge, and expertise from across the nation and the world.
http://www.mnlincs.org
Early Learning Service (Early Childhood and Family Initiatives)
This web site provides information on Early Childhood and Family Initiatives and lists links to other related sites.
http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Learning_Support/Early_Learning_Services/index.html
Head Start
This web site provides information on Head Start comprehensive programming
http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Learning_Support/Early_Learning_Services/Early_Childhood_Programs/Head_Start/index.html
Even Start Family Literacy
This web site gives information on Even Start Family Literacy including grant applications and Even Start programs in Minnesota.
http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Learning_Support/Early_Learning_Services/Early_Childhood_Programs/Even_Start/index.html
Adult Education
National Institute for Literacy
This web site provides data on adult education and literacy resources.
http://www.nifl.gov
National Institute for Literacy's electronic newsletter e*literacy
http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/publications.html
National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL)
This site provides information on research in the field of ABE.
http://www.ncsall.net
Focus on Basics (publication of the National Institute for Literacy)
http://www.ncsall.net/index.php?id=31
ESL
Center for Applied Linguistics
This site provides information on language and culture.
http://www.cal.org
This is an interactive site for ESL students and teachers featuring work games, puzzles, slang, and more.
http://www.manythings.org
Teachers to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
TESOL is a national and international organization for ESL teachers.
http://www.tesol.org
National Center for ESL Literacy Education
This web site provides information on books and publications, ERIC Digests, lists of statistics, and an e-mail listserv.
http://www.cal.org
Reading
The International Reading Association promotes literacy worldwide through publications, conferences, community activities, international projects, research, advocacy and professional development.
http://www.reading.org
Books for Children
This web site recommends books that children will enjoy reading and having read to them.
http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/books/detailListBooks.asp?idBookLists=28
Children's Brain Development
This web site is for parents, caregivers and professionals who want to learn about children's brain development. It also provides information about early literacy in children.
http://www.zerotothree.org