Achieving Healthier Futures One Step at a Time: Communication Tips for Interacting With People With Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
    Author: The Arc of San Antonio, South Texas Behavior Institute, and The YMCA of Greater San Antonio
    Program Level: Professional Development
    Material Type: Collection
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    This toolkit provides communication techniques for facilitating a healthy living program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
    Issue Brief: Health Literacy
    Author: Sabrina Kurtz-Rossi
    Subject Area: Health, LINCS Resources
    Program Level: Professional Development
    Material Type: Collection
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    This brief explains what health literacy skills are and why they are important.
    Illinois Community College Board Statewide Contextualized Curricula
    Author: Illinois Community College Board
    Program Level: Professional Development
    Material Type: Collection
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Illinois Community College Board, Division of Adult Education & Literacy, has designed several comprehensive model contextualized curricula, which includes instructions for use, supplemental materials, lesson plans, and related resources. Illinois Community College Board, Division of Adult Education & Literacy, has designed several comprehensive model contextualized curricula, which include:
    • ABE/ASE Curriculum
    • Career Pathways Contextualized Bridge Curriculum
    • Entrepreneurial Contextualized Bridge Curriculum
    • Healthcare Contextualized Bridge Curriculum
    • IT Bridge Contextualized Curriculum
    • Manufacturing Contextualized Bridge Curriculum
    • Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL) Contextualized Bridge Curriculum
    Each set of materials includes instructions for use, supplemental materials, lesson plans, and related resources. All are designed to include academic skill development in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies while building learners' understanding of workplace and/or industry-specific concepts. Additionally, this set of resources includes an Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) Toolkit, designed to support programs in mapping out IELCE-aligned features offered within their programming. Benefits and Uses The materials focus on contextualized lessons to support learners in several high-growth industry areas across multiple learner levels and populations. These materials do contain some Illinois-specific content but can easily be modified to other states’ requirements. The site includes links to PDFs and websites for students to work in independently or as a whole class. Many aspects of the material could be adapted to be suitable for an Integrated Education and Training program or a bridge program that prepares students for entry into several industries. Resource Notice This site includes links to information created by other public and private organizations. These links are provided for the user’s convenience. The U.S. Department of Education does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this non-ED information. The inclusion of these links is not intended to reflect their importance, nor is it intended to endorse views expressed, or products or services offered, on these non-ED sites. Please note that privacy policies on non-ED sites may differ from ED’s privacy policy. When you visit lincs.ed.gov, no personal information is collected unless you choose to provide that information to us. We do not give, share, sell, or transfer any personal information to a third party. We recommend that you read the privacy policy of non-ED websites that you visit. We invite you to read our privacy policy.
    Publication Year
    2020
    Get There: Integrated Education and Training Single Set of Learning Outcomes
    Author: Collier City Public Schools: Ariel Pechokas, Mary Jane Balun, Linda Rhines, Valerie Guillaume, and Christine Briggs Indian River State College: Winsome Glaive, Patricia Gagliano, Donna Sizemore, Armon Copeland, and Kelly Amatucci Miami Dade College: Luis Rodriguez, Karin Miller, Jesus Ranero, and Andrea Keener Osceola County Public Schools: Jeff Arnott, Karen Combs, Michelle Overstreet, Donna O’Dell, Sheryl Reyes Cuevas, James Avant, and Dorothy Archard Palm Beach County Public Schools: Fred Barch, John Hay, Pamela Jo Wilson, Brenda Boston, Lisa Anderson, Nicole Howard-Rice, Maria Anwar, Lashan King, and Karin Espinosa Seminole State College: Jane Hudson, Douglas Tayor, Lauri Schoneck, Rachel Slavkin, and Joshua Trujillo
    Program Level: Professional Development
    Material Type: Collection
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    This resource provides a comprehensive set of integrated learning outcomes (a single set of learning objectives, or SSLO) for a variety of career pathways, including those for home health aides, certified nursing assistants, logistics and transportation specialists, and building tradespeople and construction design technologists. Some SSLOs are designed specifically for English for Speakers of Other Languages and General Education Development.
    Nursing Assistant (Textbook)
    Author: Myra Sandquist Reuter
    Subject Area: Health, IET, LINCS Resources
    Program Level: Professional Development
    Material Type: Collection
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    The Nursing Assistant textbook prepares students for employment as nursing assistants as well as for entry to other health-related programs. The book covers ten chapters, virtual simulations, and checklists to prepare participants to take the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Competency Exam. The book can be viewed online or downloaded in a variety of formats, including PDF and ePub.
    Publication Year
    2023
    Reducing Poverty and Building Partnerships between Adult Basic Skills Programs and Community Health Centers, public Libraries, and IMMIGRANT and poverty reduction Advocacy Groups
    Author: David J. Rosen, Alicia Suskin, Kathy Harris, Jen Vanek
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    The Open Door Collective is a national group of adult educators and others committed to reducing poverty and income inequality. We will describe the Open Door Collective's efforts and invite discussion about community partnerships that support adult basic skills, community health, libraries and safety net services advocacy.
    A quick and easy primer to better understand and support adult learners with low health literacy
    Author: Steve Sparks
    Subject Area: Health
    Program Level: Conference 2019 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Health Literacy: the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic information and services needed to make appropriate decisions regarding their health.
    Win-Win-Win: Building partnerships between adult learners and health care organizations
    Author: Steve Sparks
    Subject Area: Health
    Program Level: Conference 2019 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Wisconsin Health Literacy (WHL) is a statewide organization raising awareness of the importance of health literacy and fostering better communication between health care consumers and health care providers. WHL is a division of Wisconsin Literacy, Inc., a nonprofit coalition representing a membership of 75 community-based literacy agencies.