Collaborative Center for Literacy Development
Literacy Resources Clearinghouse

The clearinghouse includes books, journals, aritcles, research reports, organizations and more for enhancing the instructional practices of Kentucky's educators. Use the search field below to find resources according to Author, titles, year published, type or keywords. You can also browse resouces through the filter option which provides a broader search interface. All resouces can be exported in a variety of formats including Rich Text Format (RTF), XML, BibTex and Google Scholar.

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Alamprese, J. A. (2001).  Teaching Reading to First-Level Adults: Emerging Trends in Research. Focus on the Basics. 5(B),  Abstract
Alliance for Excellent Education (2008).  Measuring and Improving the Effectiveness of High School Teachers. Abstract
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Belzer, A., Drennon C., & Smith C. (2001).  Building Professional Development Systems in Adult Basic Education: Lessons from the Field. Review of Adult Learning and Literacy. 2, Abstract
Burt, M., Peyton J., & Adams R. (2003).  Reading and Adult English Language Learners: A Review of the Research. Abstract
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Comings, J. (2003).  Establishing an Evidence-Based Adult Education System. NCSALL Occasional Paper. Abstract
Cromley, J. (2005).  Metacognition, Cognitive Strategy Instruction, and Reading in Adult Literacy. Review of Adult Learning and Literacy. 5, Abstract
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Garet, M., Porter A., Desimone L., Birman B., & Kwang S. Y. (2001).  What Makes Professional Development Effective: Results from a National Sample of Teachers. American Educational Research Journal. 38(4),  Abstract
Guskey, T. (2002).  Does it make a difference? Evaluating Professional Development. Educational Leadership. 59(6),  Abstract
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Hager, A. (2001).  Techniques for Teaching Beginning-level Reading to Adults. Focus on the Basics. 5(A), 
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Kannapel, P. J. (2007).  Adolescent Literacy Coaching Project - Year 1 Evaluation Report.
Kannapel, P. J. (2008).  Adolescent Literacy Coaching Project: Differences in Literacy Environment and CATS Scores in Schools With Literacy Coaches and Schools Without Coaches (Addendum to Year 1 Evaluation Report).
Kruidenier, J. (2002).  Research-Based Principles for Adult Basic Education Reading Instruction: Executive Summary.
Kutner, M., Sherman R., Tibbetts J., & Condelli L. (1997).  Evaluating Professional Development: A Framework for Adult Education.
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Lapp, D., Fisher D., & Grant M. (2008).  You Can Read This Text, I'll Show You How: Interactive Comprehension Instruction. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. 51(5),  Abstract
Lipvenich, A. (2006).  Low self-esteem: Myth or Reality?. Focus on the Basics. 8(B),  Abstract
Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (2004).  Developing Self-Directed Learners.
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Purcell-Gates, V., Degner S., Jacobson E., & Soler M. (2001).  Taking Literacy Skills Home. Focus on the Basics. 4(D), 
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Schaetzel, K., Peyton J., & Burt M. (2007).  Professional Development for Adult ESL Practitioners: Building Capacity. Abstract
Sherman, R., & Kutner M. (1998).  Professional Development Resource Guide for Adult Educators. Building Professional Development Partnerships for Adult Educators Project. Abstract
Sherman, R., Kutner M., Tibbetts J., & Weidler D. (2000).  Professional Development Resources Supplement: Improving Instruction, Organization, and Learner Outcomes Through Professional Development. Building Professional Development Partnerships for Adult Educators Project..
Smith, C., & Gillespie M. (2007).  Research on Professional Development and Teacher Change: Implications Adult Basic Education. Review of Adult Learning and Literacy. 7, Abstract
Smith, C., Hofer J., Gillespie M., Solomon M., & Rowe K. (2003).  How Teachers Change: A Study of Professional Development in Adult Education. Abstract
Snow, C. E., & Strucker J. (2000).  Lessons from Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children for Adult Learning and Literacy. The Annual Review of Adult Learning and Literacy . 1, Abstract
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Wohlwend, K. (2008).  Play as a Literacy of Possibilities: Expanding Meanings in Practices, Materials, and Spaces. Language Arts. 86, 127-136. Abstract