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Citizenship

Citizenship encompasses not only legal and political aspects but also broader social, cultural, and civic dimensions. Citizenship education aims to empower individuals with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to participate actively, responsibly, and effectively in their communities and society as a whole.

 

Instruction is designed for foreign-born adults who wish to become United States citizens. Persons completing this program are prepared to pursue citizenship through the prescribed process of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

ESL & Citizenship Newsletter

A monthly publication designed for ESL and Citizenship teachers in adult education. Each issue provides a curated selection of resources, practical classroom strategy suggestions, helpful websites, and other tools to support effective teaching and learning. The newsletter aims to inspire and equip educators with fresh ideas and actionable insights to enhance their instruction and better serve adult learners.

September 2024

October 2024

November 2024

December 2024

January 2025

February 2025

March 2025

April 2025

May 2025

June 2025

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the 2023-2024 Newsletters

Information about the NEW N-400 Application for Naturalization
 
Professional Development

  • ​Citizenship Presentation with John McCarthy from USCIS | Presentation

  • LINCS Civics/Citizenship PD Guide | Resource

  • Using Primary Sources to Teach the Civics Test | Video | Resources

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Professional Learning Resources

  • ​U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) | Website | Email

  • EL Civics for ESL Students (ELCivics.com) | Website

  • Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) | Website

  • Citizenship News | Website

  • Voice of America (VOA) | Website​

  • American Immigration Council | Website

    • 2023 Map the Impact Report | Website​

  • Immigration Scams​

    • ​Avoid Scams Resource Center | Website

    • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Resources | Website

  • Authorized Legal Representative - Department of Justice (DOJ)

    • Recognition & Accreditation Program | Website

    • Recognized Organization & Accredited Representatives | Website

  • Integrated Refugee & Immigration Services (IRIS) | Website​

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Teaching Materials Resources

  • One Nation, One People Civics Test Textbook | PDF

  • Jones Library Citizenship Test Study Guides | Resource

  • Preparing for the Oath - Easy-to-Use Study Guide | Resource

  • Literacy Minnesota Literacy Citizenship Kit | Resource

  • USA Learns | Website

  • USCIS Citizenship Resource Center | Website

  • USCIS YouTube Channel | Website

    • Episode 1 - Preparing for the Naturalization Interview and Test | Video​

    • Episode 2 - The Naturalization Interview | Video

    • Episode 3 - The Civics Test | Video

    • Episode 4 - The Reaching and Writing Test | Video

  • Center for Civic Education - Civil Discourse: An American Legacy Tooklit | Video​

  • Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) | Website

    • Citizenship Toolkit | Resource

    • Translation of Civics Questions & Answers for the Naturalization Test | Resource

  • U.S Citizenship Podcast

  • CT History | Website

  • Connecticut Explored | Website

  • Connecticut Digital Archive | Website

  • Connecticut Museum of Culture and History | Website

  • Library of Congress | Website

  • Voices of Freedom Naturalization Speaking Test | PDF

Need Help?

Consultants and staff are on hand to offer guidance, help with finding resources, and assist in strategic planning, etc.

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Angie Falbo

ATDN PD Specialist

for ESL and Citizenship

falbo@edadvance.org

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