College Readiness Navigation
Career Field/Area: General/Multi-Pathway
Adult Career Pathway: Postsecondary Education Preparedness
NRS Levels Addressed:
High Intermediate ESL, Advanced ESL, Middle Intermediate Basic Education, High Intermediate Basic Education, Low Adult Secondary Education
Part of an approved IET program? No
Year IET Approved (if applicable):
Credentials the Course Prepares Students for: NONE
Target Student Population: TABE Reading 13/14 481+
Access Curriculum: View Materials
Additional Access Instructions/Links: No
Course Description: This course is best used alongside or as part of an advanced academic English/GED course for college-bound students. Students will gain knowledge and skills related to higher education systems, and develop the transitions skills necessary to be successful within the postsecondary environment.
Duration: 12 sessions, 2.5 hrs/session = 30 hours
Curriculum Materials/Description: Materials include a slide deck to guide students through navigation lessons.
Delivery Method(s):
In person, Online synchronous (live instruction), HyFlex (live instruction with students both in classroom and online)
Curriculum Pluses: Organization of materials is easy to follow, Easily modified for different contexts or levels, No approval required to access materials, No paid subscription/account required, No textbook or purchased materials required.
Curriculum Drawbacks: Incomplete instructional materials/lesson plans, Teacher guide/answer keys not included.
Additional Curriculum Notes: Additional supplemental materials to be submitted September 2026.
Author: Norzin Waleag, International Institute of Minnesota
Year Created: 2026
Year Updated: 2026
Contact:
Norzin Waleag
International Institute of Minnesota
[email protected]