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The citizenship test has recently changed and to align with the changes, the Citizenship: Passing the Test Civics and Literacy book has also been updated. Author Lynne Weintraub will explain how changes to the test are likely to impact English language learners—especially the beginners—and share tips for helping students cope with these new challenges. Lynne will also describe the new features added to the 5th edition of Citizenship: Passing the Test Civics and Literacy, now available, that were added in response to the new test.
In this session, we’ll explore the essential types of vocabulary English language learners need to succeed—academic, functional, and social—and discuss practical techniques for teaching and practicing new words. We’ll cover a range of strategies to help students acquire and retain vocabulary, including the use of context clues, word maps, and interactive activities that boost engagement. You’ll also learn how to design vocabulary lessons that cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring students not only understand new words but can confidently use them in real-life situations. Whether you’re looking to enhance classroom instruction or develop targeted vocabulary-building activities, this webinar will equip you with actionable strategies for improving your adult ELL students’ language skills.
In this interactive webinar, we will unpack the new TABE® 13&14 assessment and share research-based strategies for teaching the underlying math skills adult learners need for TABE, high school equivalency, and life success.
Data is everywhere in today’s workplace—from system dashboards to health charts to quality control reports. In this webinar, we will cover how to use free digital tools and engaging classroom activities to help adult learners build essential data literacy and visualization skills. Learn how to help students interpret visuals, describe patterns, and create infographics to communicate information clearly. Explore how AI can be used to support data explanation and visualization in ways that strengthen digital and workplace literacy skills.
Join this webinar for an overview of Framingham Adult ESL Plus (FAESL), a Massachusetts public adult ESOL program, and a research-practice partnership evaluating its impact on employment, earnings, and civic engagement. Presenters will share findings from enrollment lotteries showing how adult English classes improve job outcomes, earnings, and voter participation, and discuss what these results mean for policymakers, funders, and educators. The session highlights practical takeaways for advocating for adult foundational education and the value of research-practice partnerships. The webinar includes a 60-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute discussion.
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