September 23-29, 2018 is Adult Education and Family Literacy Week !

I have copied the conclusion from Tom's article, which you can find at http://oerinadulted.org/stichtarticles.htm.

From Thomas Sticht, retired International Consultant in Adult Education and longtime supporter of adult learners all over the world

During Adult Education and Family Literacy week, we need to be mindful that when we invest in the education and training of adults, we may improve the educability of children, and hence elevate the literacy levels of entire families. By investing in education for adults, especially mothers or mothers-to-be, we get double duty from our education dollars. We elevate both adults and their children at the same time. From the point of getting a good return on investments (ROI) in education, that seems to make good “cents” to me.
 
From a multiple life cycles education policy point of view, the real head start for children starts with the heads of the parents. As it turns out, adult literacy education may also act as preschool education for children, with their parents as their first teachers!
Do you specifically address family literacy in your program. What is your strategy? Do families meet together? Do you have special parent groups meeting? Tell us more! Thanks. Leecy

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Following are a few resources from the National Coalition for Literacy (Thanks, Megan Jamicki) that you might want to check relating to Family Literacy.   1. https://national-coalition-literacy.org/adult-education-and-family-literacy-week/ - How to Participate: 
  • Start with toolkits and other resources for planning advocacy around AEFL week.
  • Customize and share NCL’s AEFL Week social media messaging for direct service providers, policy makers, and donors.
  • Host an activity or event to raise awareness of adult education and family literacy. Send us your press releases, photos, and related information, and we’ll post them here. Or send us an AEFL Week Activity Report.
2. https://national-coalition-literacy.org/adult-education-and-family-literacy-week/aefl-week-resources/ - AEFL Week Resources   Leecy
To continue your involvement in AE and Family Literacy this week, please review the COABE suggestions on how to further participate in this significant celebration!
  1. Start with toolkits and other resources for planning advocacy around AEFL week.
  2. Customize and share NCL’s AEFL Week social media messaging for direct service providers, policy makers, and donors.
  3. Host an activity or event to raise awareness of adult education and family literacy. Send us your press releases, photos, and related information, and we’ll post them here. Or send us an AEFL Week Activity Report..
  4. Send us the link to your blog post and we’ll link to it here.
How are your students or program celebrating this wonderful effort to recognize adult learners, their families, and those who serve them? Please share your activities or ideas! Leecy