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Tutor Resources
Here are some popular resources used by our tutors. Each external website is responsible for its own content. Please contact us if links are broken.
Multi-Topic, Multi-Level Resources
CollectEdNY Lesson plans and activities shared by adult educators across New York State
EngageNY.org Information and resources for current NYS PK-12 curricula
Thinknology Reading Library High interest reading passages designed for adult learners (active LVWC tutors only, contact us for access)
High School Equivalency (HSE, GED)
New York State Education Department HSE and GED information, eligibility, and guidelines
GED.com Information and preparation help from the test publisher
Math
math-aids.com Math worksheets
basic-mathematics.com Simply worded math lessons on screen
freethinkinggames.com Math games
Khan Academy Videos for teaching math (requires free sign up)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL, ELL, ESOL)
memrise.com English practice-phone compatible (requires free sign up)
duolingo.com English practice-phone compatible (requires free sign up)
elcivics.com Government and History Lessons for English learners. Hundreds of worksheets including CLOZE exercises
English with Amanda – Video Lessons for Spanish Speakers
Medical and COVID Vocabulary
Emotions Vocabulary
Would, Could, Should
Grocery Store Vocabulary
Street Signs and Driving Vocabulary
Asking for Help
Back to School
Weather Words
Citizenship
USCIS.gov Official information on Citizenship and Immigration, exam practice, and exact wording of questions
Catholic Family Center of Rochester Authorized local provider of citizenship and immigration assistance
News & Current Events
News for You Weekly online newspaper for adult learners (active LVWC tutors only, contact us for access)
Newsela.com Each article is written at several different reading levels (requires free READER sign up)
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of America
National Center for Learning Disabilities
International Dyslexia Association
Tutor Training and Professional Development
Literacy New York’s Intakes to Outcomes Facilitated online training for tutors, including the core training required for LVWC tutors. Active tutors may revisit completed training or contact us to take additional courses. (LVWC tutors only, contact us for access)
ProLiteracy Education Network Online courses and resources for tutors and adult learners (requires free NON-MEMBER sign up)
Literacy in the United States
Facts Provided by Literacy New York
Facts Provided by ProLiteracy
Video: Adult Learner Perspectives
Video: Her Biggest Secret Revealed
More Resource Lists Maintained by Our Friends
Literacy Northern New York
Literacy Nassau
Tompkins Learning Partners
Literacy Assistance Center (NYC)
Adult Literacy League (FL)