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ADULT ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)
Florida Program Number: 9900040
Total Hours:
MISSION:
The mission of this program is to provide non-credit English language courses designed to improve the employability of the state’s workforce through acquisition of communication skills, and cultural competencies which enhance the ability to read, write, speak and listen in English
DESCRIPTION:
The Adult English Literacy program is designed to enable adults to read, write and speak in English levels of proficiency necessary to function on the job and in society to achieve one’s goals, knowledge and potential.
Literacy Completion Point (LCP) / Outcome
A Literacy Completion Point is the attainment of academic or workforce readiness skills that qualify the participant for further basic education, vocational education, or employment. Progress through levels of LCPs is measured by approved standardized tests, including the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS), or documentation of mastery of competencies.
PROGRAM OF STUDY:
There are six courses with varying levels in the Adult ESOL program:
1. Literacy Skills for Adult ESOL Learners provides English language and literacy instruction to limited English proficient adults who are pre-literate, non-literate or semi-literate in the home language in order to increase their ability to communicate in English. |
2. Adult ESOL is designed for limited English proficient students 16 years of age or older who wish to improve English language skills to increase their ability to communicate in English for a variety of purposes including employment, higher education, and for life in the US as parents and community members. |
3. Academic Skills for Adult ESOL Learners is for students who wish to enter a university or community college, to take post-secondary level credit courses, or who wish to study academic English for personal enrichment. The curriculum for this course concentrates on academic proficiency in listening and speaking, and reading and writing. |
4. English Literacy for Career and Technical Education (ELCATE) is for students intending to enroll in technical education program. The content includes English language acquisitions and skills applicable to workforce education and career/technical programs. |
5. Workplace Readiness Skills for the LEP Adult provides English language instruction to limited English proficient adult students who are employed but need to improve English language skills to maintain employment and/or to enhance career opportunities with the company. Workplace classes are customized for a particular population with specific goals determining the appropriate performance level of the student. |
6. Citizenship is for students who are residents of the United States and seek assistance with preparation for U.S. citizenship and will meet U.S. Office of Citizenship criteria taking the “Citizenship Test” within a two-year time frame. Classes study U.S. history, government, culture and symbols with specific emphasis on rights and responsibilities under the Constitution of the United State of America. |
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