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Human Rights Classroom Resources
Collection of lesson plans from The Advocates for Human Rights for various ages of K-12 students, intended to teach about human rights generally and specifically (e.g., rights of migrants, racial discrimination, etc.). Some lessons may not be ideal for all ABE classes, since they were created for children; teachers should use best judgment. Read More
Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan
Created by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, the Family Preparedness Plan can be downloaded as a PDF from their website. Pages 16-19 of the PDF allow individuals to fill in phone numbers and information for emergency contacts, health conditions and medical help, community resources, important documents, etc. This could be done as a class activity, possibly in a computer lab so students can practice searching for information online. Read More
Citizenship News
Collection of links to free citizenship test prep materials. (The author also has her own citizenship class textbooks for sale.) The "News" page tracks changes to the N-400 citizenship application form and USCIS administration of the test. Read More
Constitution Center Education Resources
Classroom resources (lesson plans, handouts, videos) from the National Constitution Center for teaching about topics like the First Amendment, judicial review, executive power, etc. Published by a non-partisan nonprofit. Intended for K-12 students but could be adapted for more advanced ABE classes. Read More
Literacy Now: Downloadable Material
This website includes books from Literacy NOW workshops, and testing materials developed for ESL Programs. These have been developed and curated by Tacoma Community House. You will find tools for the Language Experience Approach (LEA), A Speaking and Listening Handbook, and three different volunteer handbooks for those supporting Beginning ESL Literacy students. Read More
The Change Agent Democracy in Action Edition
Although originally published in 2008, this PDF-version of The Change Agent's "Democracy in Acton" edition has many readings and activities related to civic participation that still relevant for current times. The Change Agent is a publication that helps teachers incorporate social justice content into their curriculum. There are even articles written by adult leaners. It does require a subscription and is appropriate for intermediate and above ELL students and for learners at the Pre-GED/GED levels. In this edition, readers are first introduced to different types of civic participation and problem solving strategies. The next sections include topics related to politics, the history of voting, and the connection between money and politics. The final readings discuss political parties and the democratic system of government. Read More
Advising Students with Foreign Degrees and Credentials
This guide from the National College Transition Network provides guiding questions and best practices for working with individuals with foreign credentials. Read More
Contextualizing Adult Education: Learning from Six Decades of Experience and Research
September 2020, ProLiteracy released a research brief focused on the importance of contextualizing adult education. Read more to learn about what research has to say, as well as strategies to contextualize instruction with adult learners. Read More
Promising Practices for IET Pathways to PSE
One of six installments in the IET Strategies in Action series, this nine-page resource from American Institutes for Research highlights four strategies to link Integrated Education and Training (IET) to Postsecondary Education (PSE). Read More
FAQs: ACP, IET and Workplace Literacy
What is an adult career pathway (ACP)? What is Integrated Education & Training (IET)? What is Workplace Literacy? Find answers to these questions here! Read More