[NLA] Info: NIFL 2002 plans to communicate about literacy to policymakers

[David Rosen]

NLA Colleagues,

In the National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) January 1, 2002 special
edition of e*literacy

        http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/eliteracy/02_01_01.html#8

is a section of 2002 plans entitled  "Communicating About Literacy to
Policymakers and the Public."

I would like to call your attention to three items which may help state
and urban adult literacy public policy advocates:

1) "Publishing a New State of Literacy in the States Report. The
Institute will publish a new report that provides information about
adult literacy needs and how they are being met in all 50 states. "

2) "Launching State Policy Resources Web Pages. The Institute will
upgrade its online policy resources to include links to state
legislative and policymaker web sites. It will also link to state plans
for adult education and family literacy. "

3) "Creating New Fact Sheets on Literacy. The Institute will publish a
completely revised and updated set of Fact Sheets from its literacy
public awareness campaign, including overviews of English for Speakers
of Other Languages, Family Literacy, and Workforce Literacy. Draft
versions are online at:

http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/facts_statistics/facts_statistics.html  "

The fact sheets may already be useful for adult literacy media
campaigns.

David J. Rosen
NLA List Moderator