National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week, Sept 21-26, 2015

Dear Colleagues:

This year's National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week is September 21-26, 2015. The following information below is excerpted from the National Coalition for Literacy's website; please pass it along. If you are planning activities to raise awareness, please let NCL know by emailing them at ncl@ncladvocacy.org .

Thank you ~

Jackie Taylor, Moderator

Evidence-based Professional Development COP


National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week raises public awareness of adult education and family literacy, assists adult learners in need of literacy services, leverages local resources, and supports increased access to adult education and family literacy programs. Advocates across the country use this opportunity to elevate adult education and family literacy nationwide with policymakers, the media, and the community.

For 2015, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week will be celebrated September 21st-26th. Further information on AEFL Week 2015 will be released soon.

How to Participate

  • Host an activity or event to raise awareness of adult education and family literacy. Send us press releases, photos and/or related information, and we’ll post them here.
  • Find sample blog articles and tweets to use on your social media sites. Send us the link to your blog post and we’ll link it here.