Staff/Professional Development
Review of Adult Learning and Literacy
- Massachusetts: A Case Study of Improvement and Growth of Adult Education Services
John Comings and Lisa Soricone (2004) (Review, Volume 5: Chapter 4) - The Inclusion of Numeracy in Adult Basic Education
Dave Tout, Mary Jane Schmitt (2002) (Annual Review, Volume 3: Chapter 5) - Professionalization and Certification for Teachers in Adult Basic Education
John P. Sabatini, Lynda Ginsburg, Mary Russell (2002) (Annual Review, Volume 3: Chapter 6) - Making Sense of Critical Pedagogy in Adult Literacy Education
Sophie C. Degener (2001) (Annual Review, Volume 2: Chapter 2) - Research in Writing: Implications for Adult Literacy Education
Marilyn K. Gillespie (2001) (Annual Review, Volume 2: Chapter 3) - Building Professional Development Systems in Adult Basic Education: Lessons from the Field
Alisa Belzer, Cassandra Drennon, and Cristine Smith (2001) (Annual Review, Volume 2: Chapter 5) - The Year 1998 in Review
Fran Tracy-Mumford (1999) (Annual Review, Volume 1: Chapter 1) - Youth in Adult Literacy Education Programs
Elisabeth Hayes (1999) (Annual Review, Volume 1: Chapter 3) - Using Electronic Technology in Adult Literacy Education
David J. Rosen (1999) (Annual Review, Volume 1: Chapter 8)
Focus on Basics
- Changing Practice, Expanding Minds
Kate Nonesuch
(FOB, Volume 9, Issue A, May, 2008) - TIAN: A Professional Learning Model for ABE Math Teachers
Beth Bingman, Mary Jane Schmitt
(FOB, Volume 9, Issue A, May, 2008) - Arizona’s Professional Learning Journey through the Teachers Investigating Adult Numeracy Project
Beverly Wilson, D. Roberto Morales
(FOB, Volume 9, Issue A, May, 2008) - Leave No Stone Unturned
Alice-Ann Menjivar
(FOB, Volume 8, Issue D, November, 2007) - Learning Disabilities and Ohio: Policies and Professional Development
Sharon Reynolds with Katrina Seymour
(FOB, Volume 8, Issue D, November, 2007) - Effective Research Dissemination: Lessons from NCSALL
Cristine Smith, Mary Beth Bingman, & Kaye Beall (FOB, Volume 8, Issue C, December, 2006) - Video as a Professional Development Tool
Jessica Tomkins (FOB, Volume 8, Issue B, May 2006) - A Conversation with FOB
Learning How to Teach Health Literacy
Winston Lawrence & Lisa Soricone (FOB, Volume 8, Issue A, November 2005) - A Comprehensive Professional Development Process Produces Radical Results
Betsy Topper & Mary Beth Gordon (FOB, Volume 7, Issue A, June 2004) - Same Curriculum, New Mode of Delivery
Jane Martel (FOB,Volume 6, Issue C, September 2003) - Changing a State's Approach to Curriculum: Insight from Oregon's Efforts
Dennis Clark (FOB,Volume 6, Issue C, September 2003) - One Classroom, Two Languages: Adult Bilingual Curriculum Development
Kay Taggart & Sara Martinez (FOB,Volume 6, Issue C, September 2003) - YES! A Literacy Program's Antiracist Journey
Margery Freeman & Lou Johnson (FOB, Volume 6, Issue B, February 2003) - Naming the Power Dynamics in Staff Development
Cassandra Drennon (FOB, Volume 6, Issue B, February 2003) - A Conversation with FOB Addressing Racism, Gender, and Classism in ABE
Jereann King (FOB, Volume 6, Issue B, February 2003) - Pathways to Change: A Summary of Findings from NCSALL's Staff Development Study
Cristine Smith & Judy Hofer (FOB, Volume 5, Issue D June 2002) - Using a Learning Organization Approach to Enhance ABE Teachers' Professional Development
M. Cecil Smith & Amy D. Rose (FOB, Volume 5, Issue D June 2002) - New Directions for Professional Development: Kentucky's Journey
Sandra Kestner (FOB, Volume 5, Issue D June 2002) - Three States Speak about Staff Development: A Conversation with FOB(
FOB, Volume 5, Issue D June 2002) - Expanding Access: Web Resources for States Interested in Improving and Expanding their Professional Development Systems(
FOB, Volume 5, Issue D June 2002) - Teachable Moments: Videos of Adult ESOL Classrooms
Reuel Kurzet (FOB, Volume 5, Issue D June 2002) - Study Circles Challenge the Intellect and Strengthen the Professional Community
Tom Smith (FOB, Volume 5, Issue D June 2002) - PDK Couples Web Resources with Peer Interaction
Shelly Ratelle (FOB, Volume 5, Issue D June 2002) - Teaching Reading to First-Level Adults
Judith A. Alamprese (FOB, Volume 5, Issue A, August, 2001) - Beginning ESOL Learners' Advice to their Teachers
MaryAnn Cunningham Florez (FOB, Volume 5, Issue A, August, 2001) - Theory to Practice, Practice to Theory
Anne Murr (FOB, Volume 5, Issue A, August, 2001) - Adult Basic Education and Professional Development: Strangers for Too Long
Bruce Wilson & Dickson Corbett (FOB, Volume 4, Issue D, April 2001) - The Working Conditions of Adult Literacy Teachers
Cristine Smith, Judy Hofer, & Marilyn Gillespie (FOB, Volume 4, Issue D, April 2001) - Connecting Research and Practice
Barbara Garner, Beth Bingman, John Comings, Karen Rowe, & Cristine Smith (FOB, Volume 4, Issue D, April 2001) - Professional Development and Technology(
A Conversation with Ron Stammen) (FOB, Volume 4, Issue C, December 2000) - Technology-Based Projects and Resources for Adult Basic Education
Janet C. Smith (FOB, Volume 4, Issue C, December 2000) - The New York City Math Exchange Group
Charles Brover, Denise Deagan, and Solange Farina (FOB, Volume 4, Issue B, September 2000) - Seeing is Believing
Charles Brover, Denise Deagan, and Solange Farina (FOB, Volume 4, Issue B, September 2000) - Guiding Improvement: Pennsylvania's Odyssey
Cheryl Keenan (FOB, Volume 3, Issue B, June 1999) - Why is Change So Hard?
Marcia Drew Hohn (FOB, Volume 2, Issue C, September 1998) - How Teachers Change
Virginia Richardson (FOB, Volume 2, Issue C, September 1998) - Dinosaurs and Upstarts: Organizational Change at CASA Latina
Hilary Stern (FOB, Volume 2, Issue C, September 1998) - Facilitating Inquiry-Based Staff Development
Jereann King (FOB, Volume 2, Issue C, September 1998) - Focus on Research: Staff Development
Barbara Garner (FOB, Volume 2, Issue C, September 1998)
NCSALL Reports
- Learners' Engagement in Adult Literacy Education
Hal Beder, Jessica Tomkins, Patsy Medina, Regina Riccioni, and Weiling Deng (2006) (NCSALL Report #28) - An Evaluation of the NCSALL Publication Focus on Basics Barbara Garner, Marco Boscolo, John Comings, Donna Curry, Kelly McClure, and Cristine Smith (2006) (NCSALL Report #27)
- The Characteristics and Concerns of Adult Basic Education Teachers
Cristine Smith and Judy Hofer (2003) (NCSALL Report #26) - Learner Persistence in Adult Basic Education
(NCSALL Study Circle Guide, 2003) - How Teachers Change: A Study of Professional Development in Adult Education
Cristine Smith, Judy Hofer, Marilyn Gillespie, Marla Solomon, and Karen Rowe (2003) (NCSALL Report #25) - Classroom Dynamics in Adult Literacy Education.
Beder, H. & Medina, P. (2001) (NCSALL Report #18) - Documenting Outcomes for Learners and Their Communities: A Report on a NCSALL Action Research Project.
Bingman, B. with Ebert, O. & Bell, B. (2001) (NCSALL Report #20) - Practitioners Speak: Contributing to a Research Agenda for Adult Basic Education.
Bingman, B., Smith, C. & Stewart, K. (1998) (NCSALL Report #4)
NCSALL Summary Reports
- How Teachers Change: A Study of Professional Development in Adult Education
Cristine Smith, Judy Hofer, Marilyn Gillespie, Marla Solomon, and Karen Rowe (2003) (NCSALL Report #25a Report Summary)
NCSALL Occasional Papers
- Research Utilization in the Field of Adult Learning and Literacy: Lessons Learned by NCSALL About Connecting Practice, Policy, and Research [PDF-200 KB] Smith, C. Bingman, B., & Beall, K. (Occasional Paper, 2007)
- An Evidence-based Adult Education Program Model Appropriate for Research
Comings, J., Soricone, L., and Santos, M. (2006) (Occassional Paper) - Teachers' Recommendation for the National Adult Literacy Summit Action Agenda: A Report of Five Focus Groups
(2000) (Occasional paper)
NCSALL Teaching and Training Materials
- Adult Multiple Intelligences
Hofer, J. (January 2004) (Mentor Teacher Group Guide) -
Beyond the GED: Making Conscious Choices About the GED and Your Future. Lesson Plans and Material for the GED Classroom
Fass, S. & Garner, B. (2000) (Teaching Materials) - Performance Accountability in Adult Basic Education
(2000) (NCSALL Study Circle Guide)
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