Refugee Literacy Resources
Organization Home Pages
Organizations in the United States
Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language
Program
http://www.refugee-esl.org
The Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program (CRESL) serves
adult refugees who have recently resettled in the Denver metro area and
Colorado Springs. This page leads to links about the program, the refugees
it serves, and volunteer opportunities.
Durham Literacy Center Refugee Language Program
http://durhamliteracy.org/home/programs/esol
The Durham Literacy Center has formed a partnership with Lutheran Family
Services of North Carolina to provide ESOL classes for immigrant refugees in
Durham. They provide trained tutors who work one-on-one or in small groups
either in the learners' homes or at community sites. The focus of the
Refugee Language Program is to provide refugees the basic English language
skills necessary to participate in their new community and to provide
mentorship.
Lincoln Action Program's workresources.org
Immigrants and Refugees Resource page
http://www.workresources.org/main/e/emimmref.asp?nmax=103
This site from a Nebraska organization does a wonderful job of listing local
and other opportunities for refugees and immigrants. It has
Local Programs links with opportunities for immigrants and refugees to learn
job skills, create new businesses, and learn English. From the list, you can
see the eligibility guidelines, office hours, get a map, contact
information, and more. There are also links to connect to online English
language learning activities and immigration information to help you with
your INS/BCIS paperwork.
Center for Adult English Language Acquisition (CAELA)
http://www.cal.org/caela/esl_resources
Funded by the Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE), the Center
for Adult English Language Acquisition is designed to promote the education
and achievement of adult English Language Learners. This home page offers access to
many online resources about ESL and literacy, including literacy for
refugees.
National Clearinghouse for English Language
Acquisition & Language Instruction Educational Programs
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu
NCELA, the National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition
and Language Instruction Educational Programs (formerly NCBE, the National
Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education) is funded by the Office of English
Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement & Academic Achievement for
Limited English Proficient Students (formerly OBEMLA) to collect, analyze,
and disseminate information relating to the effective education of
linguistically and culturally diverse learners in the U.S.
International Organizations
UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning
http://www.unesco.org/uil/en/about/about.htm
UIL, one of six educational institutes of UNESCO, is a non-profit
international research, training, information, documentation and publishing
center on literacy, non-formal education, adult education, and lifelong learning. By
drawing on its long and unique experience linking educational research,
policy and practice, its
influence and its resources, UIL makes a special contribution to enhancing
access to learning, and improving the environment and quality of learning
for people in all regions of the world.
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