Mastering complex language and developing critical thinking skills have become increasingly important for success in
Mastering complex language and developing critical thinking skills have become increasingly important for success in today’s world. This suite of resources addresses the skills that adult ELLs need to succeed.
This resource includes an issue brief, a PD module, a companion learning resource, and additional
This resource includes an issue brief, a PD module, a companion learning resource, and additional resources related to integrating digital literacy into the English language classroom.
ELL-U was a free professional development network for ESOL practitioners. The resources developed through this
ELL-U was a free professional development network for ESOL practitioners. The resources developed through this federally-funded initiative were designed to broaden, deepen, and strengthen the knowledge and skills of educators working with adult ELLs. The following are available via this resource: online courses, learning plans, and professional development materials.
This is a 2016 resource from LINCS, author Jayme Adelson-Goldstein highlights five key concepts underlying
This is a 2016 resource from LINCS, author Jayme Adelson-Goldstein highlights five key concepts underlying rigorous, contextualized English language instruction that aim to prepare learners for further education and careers:
- Identifying future pathways: career awareness, career exploration, and goal setting;
- Learning-to-learn: direct instruction and practice with the study skills needed for workplace training and technical education;
- Developing workplace and training vocabulary: strategies and tasks that support autonomous vocabulary learning strategies;
- Demonstrating soft skills: skills that lead to increased employability; and
- Problem solving: scenarios and higher level thinking tools to address cross-cultural workplace issues.
Adelson-Goldstein reiterates the call for instruction that integrates the skills needed for transitioning successfully to postsecondary education or employment for learners at all levels of English language proficiency, including beginning literacy.
Integrated English literacy and civics education, or IELCE, is defined in WIOA as education services
Integrated English literacy and civics education, or IELCE, is defined in WIOA as education services provided to English language learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, that enable such adults to achieve competency in the English language and acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States. Such services shall include instruction in literacy and English language acquisition, the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation, and may include workforce training.
The materials and resources listed on this website are for use with either a Section 231 IELCE activity or a Section 243 IELCE program.
These videos provide a technical assistance overview of IET programs which includes an overview of
These videos provide a technical assistance overview of IET programs which includes an overview of IELCE programs as well a specific technical assistance related to IELCE Section 243 programs.
Developing an IET program requires intensive collaboration with partnering occupational training institutions, state agencies, community
Developing an IET program requires intensive collaboration with partnering occupational training institutions, state agencies, community partners, and local employers. The resources on this site provide useful guidance for building a program and a curriculum that will meet the needs of your learners, partnering organizations, and employers.
Integrated education and training (IET) is the concurrent integration of academic skills, workplace readiness activities,
Integrated education and training (IET) is the concurrent integration of academic skills, workplace readiness activities, and occupational training. Within IET, the adult education program offers standards-aligned instruction that is contextualized to the target industry as learners engage in occupational training with a training provider partner.
How can we effectively connect with our partners to integrate supportive services for more of
How can we effectively connect with our partners to integrate supportive services for more of our learners? How can we enhance motivation and retention through program supports? Check out these resources for tools and strategies to enhance learners’ experience in an IET.
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