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ELA Lens: Contextualization & Relevance
Contextualized skill instruction engages adult learners in learning ELA skills while building knowledge in important domains of adult life (e.g., civics, science, health, careers, financial literacy). In this type of instruction, adult learners use and…
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Welcome to the ELA Curriculum Hub
Curriculum Basics
Overview of ELA Curriculum
ACLS' Policy for Curriculum & Instruction
Introduction to the Understanding by Design Framework (foundation for the curriculum design process)
Building and Enhancing ELA Curriculum in ABE - self-paced course.…
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ACLS-funded programs have access to a statewide Newsela account for use in their programs.
What is Newsela?
Newsela takes authentic content from trusted sources and makes it instruction-ready. Each text is published at five reading levels, ranging (roughly) from 3rd to 12th grade. Each…
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The English Language Arts Proficiency Guide for Teachers of Adult Basic Education, often referred to as the ELA Proficiency Guide, is based on the ABE Professional Standards. It contains ELA-specific supporting explanations, essential concepts, and observable teacher and student behaviors. See…
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There are many standards, frameworks, and guidelines to mine for useful information and guidance.
College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education, ELA/Literacy (CCRSAE)
High-Stakes TESTING Frameworks
GED Performance Level Descriptors for all the tests (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies…
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The LINCS Learner Center, created for adult education students, is also useful for adult education teachers and curriculum developers. "The LINCS Learner Center is a collection of free online resources to help you reach different goals, such as learning to read or becoming a U.S. Citizen."
The…
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ReadWorks has a wealth of reading passages on a variety of topics, with accompanying questions. And it's free! You do have to sign up for an account to fully access the site.
While designed for K-12, many of the passages and articles can be used for adult learners.
Articles and questions may…
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With all of the antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion resources out there it can be hard to discern which will best meet your needs in your ESOL classroom and support your objectives and learner outcomes. Visit this Google Site to view some curated resources related to DEI gathered by the…
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Plantillas y guías de idioma español para los currículos de ABE ELA en Massachusetts
Alcance y Secuencia de ELA
Pautas Generales
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Plan de Unidad de ELA
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Plan de Lección de ELA
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¡Nueva! Estándares Profesionales…
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ELA Lens: CCRSAE & Standards-Based Teaching
Standards-based teaching refers to an approach to curriculum and instruction that is centered on learning standards. The learning standards used for ABE in Massachusetts are the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education (…