The Clearinghouse provides all levels of adult and continuing education information from basic literacy training through professional skills upgrading. The Clearinghouse provides information on languages, linguistics and all aspects of language teaching and learning, including foreign and second language education, the commonly and less commonly taught languages, English as a Second Language, bilingualism and bilingual education, and cultural education in the context of language learning. The Center also disseminates curriculum, program, and instructional development materials in addition to providing consultation services. Spanish ABE and GED technical assistance and training services are also available. In addition, the Center has a comprehensive selection of ESL resource materials and a software preview collection.
Local programs work with students who have minimal skills.
Many enter the program reading below the fourth grade level. Volunteers are recruited and trained by local members to serve as tutors or assist with the management and promotion of local literacy efforts. LLA promotes the role of volunteers in adult literacy programs and the provision of services to all adults in need of basic skills instruction. Laubach Literacy International Annual Report, Literacy Advocate, and Laubach LitScape. The Clearinghouse contains videos, instructional software, and professional and publishers' journals.