The National Adolescent Literacy Coalition offers a collective voice for national leadership and a national perspective to all issues related to adolescent literacy.  NALC provides the necessary vision, communication, and coordination to advance literacy for all adolescents, empowering them to full participation in a democratic society.

The National Adolescent Literacy Coalition was created out of a critical need to support adolescents who struggle with literacy and is a collective voice committed to improving the literacy levels of all adolescents. To this end, the Coalition will…

• Provide information to Coalition members, educators, legislators, parents and others about the best practices in adolescent literacy.

• Review, assess, and recommend policy that addresses adolescent literacy programs, initiatives, and legislation.

• Support the formation and maintenance of a national clearinghouse of information on best practices in adolescent literacy.

• Recommend a national research agenda on teaching adolescents who struggle with literacy.

  National Council of Teachers of English
  International Reading Association
  College Board
  Alliance for Excellent Education
  National Middle School Association
  National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform
  Education Development Center
  Consulting for Results
  National High School Alliance