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ERIC - (U.S. Department of Education site; free) info

Professional Development Collection info

Education Abstracts Full Text (Wilson) info

PsycINFO info

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Dissertation and Theses info

Medianet (Penn State's Audiovisual Database) info

Policy File (Public Policy Research & Analysis) info

Sociological Abstracts info

Web of Science info

Books

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Associations

Adult Education Research Conference (AERC)
An annual North American conference that provides a forum for adult education researchers to share experiences and research. Site provides access to conference.

American Educational Research Association (AERA) 
Encourages scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation and promotes the dissemination and practical application of research results.  Disciplines represented include education, psychology, statistics, sociology, history, economics, philosophy, anthropology, and political science.

American Society for Training and Development[ASTD]  
Provides information, research, and networking opportunities for individuals and organizations in the field of workplace performance.  

American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)
A not-for-profit, membership organization that provides a leadership role for the field of adult and continuing education. Site provides information on public policy, policy issues, Adult Basic Education legislation, and related links.

Association for Continuing Higher Education
Organization of colleges, universities, and individuals dedicated to the promotion of lifelong learning and excellence in continuing higher education.

The Association for Career and Technical Education
Dedicated to the advancement of education to prepare youth and adults for careers. Its mission is to provide educational leadership in developing a competitive workforce.

Association for Experiential Education
The goal is to promote experiential education in all settings, and to support professional development, theoretical advancement, and evaluation in the field.

National Career Development Association
A division of the American Counseling Association, promoting career development of all people over the life span.

The University Continuing Education Association
Principal US organization for continuing higher education, providing advocacy, leadership and education.

Reference Sources

America's Top Internships
A listing of the best internships that offer meaningful projects and practical training for high school students, recent graduates, and graduate students. 

Directory of College Cooperative Education Programs
Detailed information on the cooperative education programs at 460 colleges in the US. Includes academic areas, enrollments, and statistics.

Directory of Public Vocational-Technical Schools, Colleges and Institutes in the U.S.A.
Comprehensive information on all aspects of educational programs in vocational schools and institutes in every state.

Funding Sources for K-12 Schools and Adult Basic Education
Funding programs for adult basic education, K-12 equivalency/GED; life-skills management programs; adult and family literacy training programs; ESL; U.S. citizenship instruction; entry-level job training programs, and more.

An International Dictionary of Adult and Continuing Education
Definitions for the study of adult and continuing education, with an international scope.

International Encyclopedia of Adult Education

International Encyclopedia of Adult Education and Training
A comprehensive and systematic study of the field.

International Encyclopedia of Social and Behavioral Sciences info  

International Handbook of Lifelong Learning - 2 vol.

National Center for Educational Statistics  
The primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the United States and other nations. Includes statistics on post-secondary education and adult literacy education.

National Directory of Internships
A publication of the National Society for Internships and Experiential Education. 

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Describes job requirements, responsibilities, conditions, training, earnings and prospects for a wide range of occupations.  From the U.S. Dept of Labor; biennial.   

Older People Learning : Myths and Realities

Opportunities for Vocational Study: A Directory of Learning Programs Sponsored by North American Non-Profit Associations
  A listing of leading programs sponsored by non-profit organizations

Profiles in Connecting Learning and Work: State Initiatives
Includes state initiatives to connect learning and work, overview of the structure of state programs that connect learning to work, and a model program.  
 

Journals

Adult Basic Education
An interdisciplinary journal for adult literacy educators.

Adult Education Quarterly
A journal of research and theory in adult education, from the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education.

Adult Learning 
The professional publication of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education.

American Journal of Distance Education
AJDE promotes the study of distance education scholarship, research, and practice worldwide.

Electronic Journals in the Field of Education
(AERA SIG Communications Among Researchers): Links to electronic journals that are scholarly, peer-reviewed, full text and accessible without cost.

Exploring Adult Literacy
A peer-reviewed electronic journal focusing on literacy practitioners in adult basic education, family literacy and workplace literacy.  Provides practical, research-based articles, position papers, lesson plans, reviews, and an interactive forum for adult literacy providers.

Innovations in Education and Training International
 The official publication of the Staff and Educational Development Association.  

Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy
A research journal published by the International Reading Association.

Journal of Career Development
Covers career development theory, research and practice.

Journal of Experiential Education
Articles on all aspects of experiential education.  The official publication of the Association for Experiential Education.   

Journal of Extension
An on-line peer reviewed publication for extension professionals and other adult educators.  Sponsored by the Cooperative Extension System.

Journal of Industrial Teacher Education
Official publication of the National Association of Industrial Teacher Educators.  

Journal of Staff Development
Published by the National Staff Development Council, whose goal is to provide assistance and support to local school district personnel whose primary responsibility is the administration, supervision, and coordination of staff development programs.

Journals on the Web: A Mini-Guide
Prepared by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career and Vocational Education.

New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education
 A journal exploring issues of common interest to instructors, administrators, counselors and policymakers.  Search the CAT under each separate title - issues are cataloged separately.

New Horizons in Adult Education
A refereed journal published varyingly under several university education programs, managed by graduate students.

Web Sites

Adult Learning in the Digital age : Information Technology and the Learning Society

American Association of Community Colleges
Provides leadership, policy initiatives, advocacy and services for two-year institutions granting associate degrees.

CASAS - Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System
A national leader in adult education and training systems, provides essential tools and resources for assessment, instruction and evaluation.    

Center for Adult Learning and Educational Credentials
American Council on Education Center serves adult learners through three main programming activities: Corporate Programs, Military Programs, and the GED Testing Service.

Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice

Distance Education Clearinghouse
Provides current news on distance education, distance education technologies, readings, and links to institutions.

Experiential Learning Assessment Network
Focuses on assessment of prior learning to promote access and quality of educational programs for nontraditional learners.

Futurework - Trends and Challenges for Work in the 21Century
A report of the US Department of Labor.

Heldrich Center for Workforce Development
A university-based organization devoted to transforming the workforce development system at the local, state, and federal levels. Based at Rutgers University.

Learning Outside the Academy : International Research Perspectives on Lifelong Learning - online table of contents

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Center for Workforce Success
Describes the Center's programs and projects, with links to workforce education-related sites.

National Leadership Institute for Workforce Excellence
Provides leadership development information, training, and tools for the leaders of the workforce development system. 

National Skill Standards Board
Sponsored by the US Departments of Education and Labor to demonstrate pilot projects that serve as living laboratories of a voluntary national skill standards system.

PBS LiteracyLink
A site for adult learners and educators featuring GED information, workplace skills, and much more.

Pennsylvania Department of Education - Higher and Adult Education
Links to college guides, financial data, statistics, and more. 

The Power of the Internet for Learning
"The most comprehensive analysis ever undertaken of education and the
Internet." Prepared by the Web-Based Education, U.S. Department of Education.

The State of E-Learning in the States
An National Governor's Association survey that determined that states are keeping abreast of technological change by vigorously implementing a wide variety of strategies and programs to expand post-secondary e-learning capabilities for adult-centered, work-related education and training.

Understanding and Promoting Transformative Learning : A Guide for Educators of Adults 2nd ed.

A Vision of E-Learning for America's Workforce
Final report of the National Governor's Association Center for Best Practices, 'Commission on Technology and Adult Learning'. The Commission focuses on e-learning for adults in the workplace, and makes recommendations on how the nation's governors and CEOs can encourage e-learning and maximize its benefits for workers and productivity.

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