Literacy Policy Resources

The Public Policy Committee of the National Coalition for Literacy advocates for sound literacy policy and legislation at the federal level.

PolicyLink brings together resources, partners, and information to develop strategies and policies to bridge the divide between policymakers and communities and build the public will to pursue change.

The National Institute for Literacy tracks national literacy policy and reading legislation.

The National Civic League advocates for the issues of community democracy, envisions a country where citizens are actively engaged in the process of self-governance and work in partnership with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors of society, and where citizens are creating active civic culture reflective of the diversity of community voices.

Information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is available from IDEA Partnerships.

The Ed Tech Action Network is designed to provide users with the tools and training needed to be powerful advocates for improved technology learning and teaching at the local, state, and federal levels.

Democracy in Action promotes tools and infrastructure that facilitates the growth of organizations and networks that share social justice values by enhancing individual participation in democratic processes.

The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) is a community organization of low and moderate-income families. Among ACORN's priorities are better public schools, community investment by banks and government, and living wages.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Web site explains how the Act ensures that all U.S. citizens have access to public services and prohibits employment discrimination.