Adult Literacy Grantees

Click on the interactive Data Dashboard to see your program's current data and statistics. Instructions for navigating the Dashboard can be opened below.

Literacy dasboard key.docx

NMHED Guidance on Co Enrollment in Adult Literacy and AEFLA Programs.docx

NMHED Guidance on Co-Enrollment and Hours Tracking

Click the document to review NMHED's instructions for tracking learner hours for AEFLA and Adult Literacy grant-funded programs.

Governor's Literacy Institute

The Literacy Institute is an initiative from Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham. The resources below can help adult literacy and adult education providers as you participate in this renewed focus on educational outcomes for all New Mexicans.

Adult Literacy One Pager August 2023.pdf

Adult Literacy One Pager August 2023 - Page 2.pdf

Emphasizing literacy is the right move nowImproving educational outcomes for all students is essential for New Mexico's future. That's a bipartisan goal, with differing opinions about how to move the needle.

What Is Structured Literacy?Learn how to teach reading using structured literacy. See how evidence-based literacy instruction can be especially helpful for teaching struggling readers.

Adult Literacy Program and Director Information

New Mexico Adult Literacy Programs

NMHED-Adult Education Division Programs

Literacy Director Contact Information

Contact Lists Updated 07/25/22

Information and Statistics About Adult Literacy

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NMHED Literacy Talking Points

Share this information about adult literacy needs in New Mexico with partners, stakeholders, or funders

Go to the NMHED Talking Points

PIAAC

PIAAC is the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies. They conduct regular, rigorous, international studies of adult literacy. Their Skills Map uses census data to show reliable local data across the U.S. The Gateway has both data and visuals to share.

Go to PIACC Homepage

Go to the Skills Map

Go to the Gateway

BBFFL Literacy Card

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy creates a Literacy Card for each state.

Go to NM's Literacy Card

NASDAE Fact Sheets

The National Association for Directors of Adult Education publishes fact sheets about adult education and literacy nationally and by state.

Go to NASDAE Fact Sheets

Adult Literacy Facts - ProLiteracyMore than 48 million adults in the United States cannot read, write, or do basic math above a third-grade level.

Go to ProLiteracy Facts

State and National Organizations

For more information and statistics, visit the State and National Organizations page.

Instructional and Assessment Resources for Adult Literacy Programs

The International Literacy Association

The ILA is a professional organization that connects literacy research to teaching practices. They offer many professional resources to support tutors, instructors, and program managers.

Go to the ILA Resources

ProLiteracy

ProLiteracy is an international membership organization supporting tutors and adult learners. Use their website to access training courses and learner resources.

Go to ProLiteracy

Literacy Resources - Barbara Bush Foundation

Several resource libraries and collections are available from the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy.

Go to BBFFL Resources

Read on BookSmart by WorldreaderStart

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy partnered with Worldreader to develop this free digital resource for adult learners, families, and adult educators. The collection includes a variety of high-interest texts for adult learners at different reading levels and a diverse selection of books for families to read together. Each month, a new collection of books is launched.

Go to BookSmart

Copy of BBF ReadLife BookSmart 02.13.22 G.pdf

Use the QR code above to go directly to the BookSmart app on your phone.