English for Driver’s Education
Career Field/Area: General Transitions/Multi Pathway
Adult Career Pathway: English for Driver’s Education
NRS Levels Addressed:
- Low Intermediate ESL
- High Intermediate ESL
- Advanced ESL
Part of an approved IET program? No
Year IET Approved (if applicable):
Credentials the Course Prepares Students for: NONE
Also Prepares Students for: This course prepares learners to pass the MN Permit test.
Target Student Population: Levels ESL 4-6 on CASAS Steps
Access Curriculum: View Materials
Additional Access Instructions/Links: No
Course Description: This course prepares Intermediate and Advanced ELLs for the MN Driver’s Permit test with targeted English language practice. Learners will build vocabulary, reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills using the MN Driver’s Manual, and gain the confidence and knowledge needed to pass the exam.
Duration: 16 units, 4 hours/unit = 64 total instructional hours
Curriculum Materials/Description: The curriculum in the linked Google Drive folder contains 16 units with full lesson plans and materials, as well as some introductory documents to help with planning the course. Instructors will need access to a printer and projector, and they will need to work with DVS to schedule permit tests for learners enrolled in the course after they have completed all of the units.
Delivery Method(s):
- In person
- Online synchronous (live instruction)
Curriculum Pluses: Aligned to ACES TIF (Transitions Integration Framework), Aligned to CCRS (College & Career Readiness Standards), Complete instructional materials/lesson plans included, Organization of materials is easy to follow, No approval required to access materials.
Curriculum Drawbacks: Not easily modified for different contexts or levels.
Additional Curriculum Notes: None
Author: Bethany Vaughn-Schreiter, Neighborhood House
Year Created: FY24
Year Updated: N/A
Contact:
Katrina Benson
Neighborhood House
[email protected]
(651) 789-2553