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Illinois Literacy Resource Development Center, Rantoul. – 1992
This report, the fourth in a series describing an ongoing investigation of Illinois family literacy programs, documents the work and organization of a group that studied and developed state policy in the area of family literacy. The report includes the following: (1) the position paper that outlines the findings of the family literacy policy group…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Educational Policy, Family Literacy
Download full textIllinois Literacy Resource Development Center, Rantoul. – 1991
Seven model family literacy programs in Illinois were monitored for one year to determine successful program components and characteristics and to assist local programs in developing and implementing practical evaluation systems. Six were networking programs each of which involved several agencies, and one program was designed on a center-based…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Demonstration Programs, Educational Change, Educational Practices
Illinois Literacy Resource Development Center, Rantoul. – 1992
As a follow-up to phase 1 in reports 1-2, this report presents the second and third phases of a project which examined changes in seven Illinois family literacy programs, assisted the sites in implementing evaluation systems, and tested the usefulness of an evaluation framework. In phase 2, structured and conversational interviews and site…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Case Studies, Evaluation Methods, Family Literacy
Illinois Literacy Resource Development Center, Rantoul. – 1990
The structure and function of family literacy programming in Illinois is examined in this two-part report. National models are reviewed to provide an understanding of research and practice in the field, and a framework is proposed for the systematic development and evaluation of family literacy programs. Based on visits to 19 sites (59% of the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Childrens Literature, English (Second Language)
Bercovitz, Laura – 1994
The Learning with East Aurora Families (LEAF) Project was a 1-year family literacy program developed and implemented by Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois. It recruited 51 parents and other significant adults of 4- and 5-year-olds enrolled in at-risk programs. Each of the 4-week sessions were divided into 5 components: adult…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Daily Living Skills, English (Second Language), Family Literacy
Dickson, Connie, Comp.; And Others – 1994
This publication incorporates information for developing the Learning with East Aurora Families (LEAF) family literacy program model as well as specific activity ideas for program components. It is divided into eight parts which include: (1) staff job descriptions; (2) early childhood curriculum; (3) adult basic education curriculum; (4) English…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Daily Living Skills, English (Second Language), Family Literacy
