LINCS Search
Search for literacy resources, information, and curricula across the LINCS Network and major national and international adult basic education and literacy sites.

Midwest LINCS
The Midwest LINCS, operating out of the Ohio Literacy Resource Center at Kent State University, is the host agency for the Special Collection in Assessment.

Home
Takes you back to the Assessment Homepage.

Collections
Takes you to the Homepage of all 11 LINCS Special Collections.

Discussions
Takes you to the Homepage of all 14 LINCS On-Line Discussion Lists, plus 3 literacy-related discussion lists that are not affiliated with NIFL.

My LINCS
My LINCS is a tool for customizing the entire LINCS network (national, regional and all state partners) based on your content and resource needs.

Hot Sites
HOT Sites on LINCS highlights outstanding adult education and literacy-related sites on the World Wide Web.

Literacy Directory
The Adult Literacy Directory (ALD) is a national database of literacy programs available via the Internet and the National Institute for Literacy's toll-free number. The ALD connects employers, learners, volunteers, social service providers, and others to current information about literacy programs in all 50 states and the U.S. territories

About This Site
Here you can find a general description of the purpose and content of the Collection, as well as a description of the features offered at the site. A brief history of the Special Collection and a description of the Content Knowledge Group (CKG) is also included.

Online Discussion
Subscribe to the Assessment Online Discussion and view the archived messages for this and previous years.

Research
Here you can find research and technical reports that explore and review different approaches to assessment and accountability, as well as resources that support evidence-based education.

Glossaries
Here you can find glossaries related to adult literacy assessment.

Published Tests
A list of commercially available tests and contact information is provided for your reference.

Students/Learners Resources
Here you can find resources that help you understand the purposes for taking tests, how you can improve your performance on tests, and resources for test takers.

Teachers/Tutors Resources
Here you can find resources for understanding different approaches to assessment, selecting appropriate assessments, and developing classroom assessments.

Program Administrators Resources
Here you can find resources for understanding issues of accountability, and for help in implementing effective assessment policies at the classroom and program level.

Policy Makers Resources
Here you can find resources for understanding issues of accountability, challenges being faced by programs in the field, and for help in designing effective assessment policies.

Facts & Statistics
Here you can find links to statistics and other information related to adult literacy assessment.

Links & Directories
Here you can find websites and web articles related to adult literacy assessment.

News & Events
View assessment and other literacy events in the news, and check the calendar for current activities and opportunities.

Web Tools
Links to various web tools are provided to facilitate your use of the Special Collection.

Site Map
You are here! The Site Map describes the various features of the Assessment Special Collection.

Help
LINCS can help you navigate the site and locate resources.