Practitioner Toolkit: Working with
Adult English Language Learners

Table of Contents


Acknowledgments
Introduction
Frequently Asked Questions

Part I Background Information
Adult Non-Native English Speakers in the United States
Program Types and Challenges

Part II Activity Packets
Orientation for New English Language Learners
Needs Assessment and Learner Self-Evaluation
Lesson Planning
Activities to Promote Interaction and Communication
Activities to Promote Reading Development

Part III Parent Education in Family Literacy
Parent Education Overview
Parent Education Instructional Strategies
Parent Education Activities
Sample Parent Education Lessons
Literacy Activities in the Home

Part IV Topics in Adult ESL Education and Family Literacy
English Language and Literacy Learning: Research to Practice
Assessing Adult English Language Learners
English Language Assessment Instruments for Adults Learning English
Spanish Language Assessment Instruments for Adult Spanish Speakers Learning English
Adult English Language Learners and Learning Disabilities
Addressing the Needs of Specific Groups of Learners
Helping Adult English Language Learners Transition into Other Educational Programs
Preparing for Permanent Residency and Citizenship

Part V Resources
Parent Education Resources
Adult ESL Resources