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Contact:

Dr. Carl Mandell
Regional Supervisor
cmandell@vernon-ct.gov

Vernon Regional Adult Based Education
30 Park Street
Vernon, CT 06066

860-870-6000 x139
Toll Free: 866-564-2368 x139
Fax: 860-870-6583

Sites of Interest

We are proud of the following affiliations:

Pre - GED
PBS NewsHour
An online interactive newspaper for students based upon the nightly PBS broadcasts by Jim Lehrer. The site also includes resources and lessons for teachers.
The ABE Classrooom
A comprehensive list of Math, Language Arts, and Reading sites compiled by Northwest LINCS
TV411
An interactive web site featuring themes of money, parenting, people and health
Learning Resources on Literacy Net
Web-based instruction using current and past news stories
Credit Diploma
Purdue University Online Writing Lab
Purdue University - writing tutorials
Guide to Writing Research Papers
Capital Community College - guide to writing research papers
Political Cartoons
Teacher's guide for the use of political cartoons in the classroom
GCF Global Learning
Free career and computer application tutorials
ICONN
CT Digital Library - a collection of library and information resources availble to all CT residents
Great American Speeches
Listen to the actual speeches given by great Americans
English as a Second Language
Dave's ESL Cafe
Internet's meeting place for students and teachers
ESL Listening Activities
An online resource for listening quizzes, interviews, and other practice resources
Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab
A collection of listening activities organized by levels
Topics
An online magazine for learners of English
TV 411
An interactive web site featuring themes of money, parenting, people and health
ESL Gold
Free teaching and learning materials for both instructors and students
Practitioner's Toolkit
A free resource sponsored by a grant from the Office of Vocational and Adult Education - downloadable materials for adult education and family literacy instructors
Adult Education Webquests
A series of interactive Internet activities sponsored by Northwestern Connecticut Community College.
Tools for ESL Lesson Planning
A book of techniques sample lesson plans, activities, and resources developed by California Adult Education
ESL Quick Guide for the Classroom
A comprehensive list of ESL related Internet sites compiled by Northwest LINCS
English for All
An excellent free resource to help adults learn English
ESL Lesson Plans and Resources
A collection of resources for teachers
ESL Collection
National Institute for Literacy Special collection of activities for instructors and learners
Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day
A wonderful collection of websites of interest to ESL students
U.S.A Learns
a free site for Adults to learn English and improve theirbasic reading, writing, speaking, and life skills.
Teen Parent Program
Robyn's Nest
A local parenting network
Parenting: Babies and Toddlers
Articles and forums related to child rearing
On Common Ground
Civics Online
Resource site for both students and instructors
Civics and Citizenship Resources
Resources for adult ESL teachers integrating civics and citizenship preparation
Center for Civic Education
A resource for instructors
EL-Civics Quick Guide for the Classroom
A comprehensive list Internet sites compiled by Northwest LINCS
GED
Official Site of GED Testing
General GED information
Florida Dept Of Ed GED
A bank of over 300 lessons which teach the skills necessary to master the GED tests
GED Connection
A free online learning component which accompanies the GED Connection materials
GED and College Prep at Free-Ed.net
An excellent free educational website for students preparing themselves for GED testing. Students may work on their own or register for a free online class
GED Quick Guide for the Classroom
A comprehensive list of GED related Internet sites compiled by Northwest LINCS
CT GED Information
GED information specific to CT
Contemporary's GED Math
An online math resource which accompanies Contemporary's GEDtext. The Student Center includes chapter outline, reviews, and GED practice tests
GED 2002 Professional Development
A free online mini course for educators sponsored by the Kentucky Department for Adult Education and Literacy. The course provides information about the tests as well as strategies that can be implemented in the classroom
Test Prep Review
A wonderful series of GED practice tests
GED Prep Information
Information related to preparing for the GED exam
Steck-Vaughn's GED Practice
Gedpractice.com is a free service provided by Steck-Vaughn to familiarize you with the types of items you will see on the actual GED test. By answering GED practice questions and getting feedback, you will develop a feel for the kind of reading, thinking, and problem-solving skills you will need to pass the GED test. All of us at Steck-Vaughn hope that gedpractice.com helps you decide to prepare for and take the GED test. For more information about the test itself, call the GED Hot Line at 1-800-62-MY-GED.
Citizenship
Naturalization Self Test
A self testing study guide to prepare for naturalization test
Preparing for The Citizenship Interview
Wonderful resource for students developed by a an Adult Education program in San Jose, CA
Civics and Citizenship Resources
Resource for adult ESL teachers integrating civics and citizenship preparation
Career
CareerOneStop
U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored Web site that offers career resources and workforce information to job seekers, students, businesses, and workforce professionals
O*Net Resource Center
Primary source of occupational information. An interactive databank for exploring and searching occupations.
Staff
CT State Dept of Ed
Educational resource for the state
Capitol Region Education Council
Educational portal for the region
ATDN
Adult Training and Development Network training and technical assistance in assessments, instruction, and curriculum for adult educators in the state
Harnessing Technology
An online resource for educators interested in integrating technology into adult education classes
Teacher Tools and Templates
A collection of templates, forms, and diagrams for use in the classroom
GCF Global Learning
A series of free technology tutorials focusing on Microsoft Office products
NCSALL
National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy Website features online edition of Focus on Basics
Adult Education Webquests
A series of interactive Internet activities sponsored by Northwestern Connecticut Community College.
CASA Quick Search Online
QuickSearch Online is an easy-to-use database of 2,300+ instructional material titles coded to skill levels, CASAS Competencies, and skill areas. It provides an essential link between assessment and instruction in the CASAS system.
CASAS Competencies
These critical competencies provide instructional objectives for curriculum, direct links to test content for monitoring student learning, criteria for program evaluation, and a referencing system for instructional materials.
CASAS Sample Test Items
a collection of CASAS Life and Work Listening Sample Test Items
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