English as a Second Language

PD TRAINING, MEETINGS & EVENTS CALENDAR

Instruction is designed for adults with limited English proficiency or whose native language is not English. English as a Second Language (ESL) programs assist individuals in improving their English skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to find or maintain employment, attain citizenship, become more involved with their children’s schooling, and make greater use of community resources. Instruction is provided in English as a unifying means of serving the broad ethnic diversity of limited-English-speaking adults.

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.

Click HERE to view the 2023-2024 Newsletters

Click HERE to view the 2024-2025 Newsletters

BurlingtonEnglish 2025/2026 REQUIRED Training | Flyer

Professional Development

Activities for Teaching Adult MLLs in the Multi-Level Classroom | Presentation | Video
Addressing Bias and Racial Equity in the ESOL Classroom | Presentation | Video
Climate, Culture, Relationships & Instruction | Presentation | Video
Adult ESL Best Practices | Presentation | Video
Supporting All Adult English Learners Through Culturally Responsive Practices | Presentation
Adult ELLs: Student Engagement & Learning - What Does That Look Like in a Time of Crisis? | Presentation | Video
Recognizing Disability in English Language Learners | Presentation | Video
Foundational Principles of Reading Applications to Adult English Learners | Presentation
Supporting English Literacy Development for Multilingual Adult Learners 3-Part Series:
- Introduction: Teaching English to Students with Different Native Languages Literacy Skills | Presentation
- Part 1: Foundational Principles of Reading Applications to Adult English Learners | Presentation | Recording
- Part 2: Foundational Principles of Reading Applications to Adult English Learners | Presentation | Recording
Prepare your Learners for Test Success with Prepare for CASAS STEPS | Presentation
First STEPS Taken! Assessment and Instructional Insights From Early Adopters of the CASAS ESL Assessment | Presentation
Digital Empowerment for ESL Learners: Exploring the DART Curriculum | Presentation

Professional Learning Resources

English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) for Adult Education | Resource
The Change Agent - an Adult Education Magazine for Social Justice | Website
- Username: connecticut, Password: changeagent
The ConnTESOL Organization | Website
TESOL International Association | Website
Literacy Minnesota - Teaching Pronunciation YouTube Channel | Website
The Adult ELL Pathway to Literacy | Website
The Emerging English Language Literacy Curriculum | Website
Literacy Centre of Expertise (includes YouTube videos for teachers) | Website
ESL Literacy Readers | Website
Learning Chocolate | Website
ESL Literacy Website | Website
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA) - English Learner (EL) Family Toolkit | Website
Colorin Colorado - What It Feels Like to Be a Language Learner | Website
Quick Summarizing Strategies to Use in the Classroom | Resource

Need Help?

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

Angie Falbo

PD Specialist

for ESL and Citizenship

falbo@edadvance.org

ELPS Training

Learning Pathways

The ELPS training pathways consists of a required Foundational Training courses and recommended Implementation Training courses. Participants can complete the courses on-demand or in-person, with additional support from consultants, to earn a Certificate of Completion (COC) by achieving a minimum score of 80% and fulfilling specific course requirements.

ESL Toolkits

From finding reading literature to accessing ready-to-use activities, each toolkit provides a list of resources and activities you can use in different scenarios within your classroom.