Massachusetts Resources
- Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline
(800) 447-8844
Find programs and testing sites for adult basic education, English language training, family literacy, and the High School Equivalency (HiSet) exam. - Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts (LVM)
101 Federal Street, Suite 1900
Boston, MA 02110
(888) 466-1313 or (617) 367-1313
LVM is a network of 12 adult literacy tutoring programs throughout the state, mostly based in libraries. - English At Large
800 West Cummings Park, Suite 5550
Woburn, MA 01801
781-395-2374
info@englishatlarge.org
Free, practical, and accessible English language instruction for refugee and immigrant adults in 21 communities around Boston. - Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE)
44 Farnsworth Street
Boston MA 02210
(617) 482-6223
Statewide organization of educators, students, and businesses working to support equal educational opportunities for adults. - Adult and Community Learning Services (ACLS) and System for Adult Basic Education Support (SABES)
ACLS is a unit of the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The System for Adult Basic Education Support (SABES) coordinates professional development within ACLS and across Massachusetts.
National Resources
Resources, member groups, and American Library Association (ALA) policies on library-based literacy.
- ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services
- ProLiteracy
National organization representing over 1,200 member programs in all 50 states and D.C. - National Literacy Directory
Nationwide network of literacy and education programs. - National Center for Families Learning
Resources and learning strategies for parents, helping families gain the academic and life skills they need to succeed. - Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC)
Large-scale study that compares basic skills and learning competencies of adults around the world.