This free online professional development resource is available for adult education ESL teachers and volunteers who want to integrate more EL/Civics into their classes.

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How do students or other interested parties select an English language study program? What are the areas to consider? A checklist for English language programs has been developed by the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) that addresses these questions.Designed for the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat (APEC), Singapore, the checklist will be used by member economies to serve the needs of government officials, business people, students, and others seeking to develop language competencies in English. Major areas to consider that are included on the checklist are the type of language program, the process of adult English language acquisition, the teachers in the program, the class composition, the use of English outside class, and the program costs.

The APEC Checklist for English Language Programs is available online.

The Federal Highway Administration (FWHA) reports that a disproportionate number of pedestrians killed each year by motor vehicles in the U.S. are Hispanic immigrants. Recognizing that adult English as a second language (ESL) classrooms present unique opportunities to reach out to Hispanic and other newcomers and their families, public safety officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, have developed a 24-minute, 5-module educational video and accompanying Teacher Guide geared toward adult learners. The video presents key safety messages in clear, simple English, reinforced by images of safe behavior in dangerous situations.

Download the free resources at http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/walk.