The Adult Learning Resource Center (ALRC) has provided expert professional development for adult educators since the 1970s. The ALRC utilizes content expertise and current research to develop and deliver high quality professional development and technical assistance to individuals, programs, and state networks. As part of the Illinois Professional Development Network, these services are available to educators through online courses, online and in-person training, and other activities. For upcoming training opportunities, see the Illinois PDN's Excellence in Adult Education website.

Services include:

• Online and in-person training workshops
• Online courses and webinars
• Technical assistance for program administrators
• Special interest networking groups

ALRC’s services are practitioner-based and user-friendly, responding to the current and evolving needs in the field of adult education. All of the ALRC’s professional development activities support implementation of the state’s rigorous content standards for ABE/ASE Language Arts, ABE/ASE Mathematics, and English Language Acquisition (ELA).

Content areas of expertise include:

• English Language Acquisition (ELA)
• Evidence-based Reading Instruction
• Assessment
• Standards-based Instruction and Curriculum Design
• Digital Literacy
• Citizenship Preparation and Civics Instruction
• Workforce Readiness and Bridge Programming

For more information about the ALRC or its services, please contact Sue Barauski, Director, sbarauski@cntrmail.org, 224-366-8500.

See the Our Staff page for other ALRC contacts.