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. These services are available to educators through online courses, in-person training, and other activities.  See the IL Professional Development Network Catalog for more details »

Services include:

• In-person training workshops
• Online courses and webinars
• Individualized technical assistance
• Special interest networking groups
• An annual adult education conference

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 ESL.

Content areas of expertise include:

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• 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, contact

Sue Barauski, Director, sbarauski@cntrmail.org, 224-366-8500

See the Our Staff page for other ALRC contacts