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The Adult Education and Literacy Services Branch provides assistance to MSDE funded programs to offer English language instruction for adults. The mission of the Branch is to prepare all learners for the workplace and life long learning, and to assist parents to become full partners in their children’s education. Instructors funded through MSDE are trained to provide learners the skills necessary to advance toward personal goals that may create a pathway to vocational or educational attainment. Ultimately, the goals attained will lead to participation in the diverse society of the United States.
ESL instructors will find on this site information pertaining to program and curriculum standards, helpful instructional tools, newsletters and links to ESL sites.
Developing English Literacy and Civics Curriculum Guide
This guide is designed to help local programs develop EL/Civics curriculum and to gain an understanding of the history and purpose of the U.S. Department of Education’s English Literacy/Civics Education (EL/Civics) Program. Tools and resources have been included in the guide to assist programs in developing EL/Civic curriculum that aligns to the federal program and to the Maryland Content Standards for Adult ESL/ESOL.
ESOL Customer Service Training Curriculum(NEW)
Available in both pdf format and html format.
The ESOL Customer Service Training is designed for students who are both language learners and job seekers. The curriculum incorporates customer service, job readiness and ESOL with cultural competencies. The program was developed and field tested on students at the Low Intermediate and High Intermediate skill level.
The package includes both Teacher Guide and Student Book covering seven units with lessons and activities that can be readily accessed and implemented in the classroom. Audio Files will be available soon.
MSDE Adult ESL Quality Program Standards
This document provides guidelines for identifying and improving adult ESL programs. The guidelines for program improvement and accountability are defined through standards and described as sample measures.
Maryland Content Standards for Adult ESL/ESOL
This document is an instructional framework for ESL and EL/Civic instructors and administrators that defines the language skills of students at specific levels. Learner competencies, cultural, workplace, Metacognitive, and technology skills are included. This document can be used to guide instruction or align local curriculum.
Maryland ESL Content Standards Training Guide
The purpose of this training guide is to provide Maryland state and local trainers the information they need to train other instructors in their programs about the purpose and use of the content standards document. It is the intention of this training guide to provide consistent training in all Maryland Adult Education Programs while allowing adjustments to meet the needs of individual programs. Handouts and PowerPoint presentations are also available.
The Information and Resources to Consider, ESL Newsletters provide instructors and administrators current information on ESL strategies, innovative practices, state initiatives, and training information.
Search these links to explore El/Civic practices, lesson plan ideas, and current research.
The Maryland ESL Workgroup designs products and provides materials that are helpful for instructors and administrators.