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    Test4CitizenUSA.com
    Author: Test4CitizenUSA.com
    Subject Area: Citizenship/Immigration, Distance Learning, ESL/ELL, Literacy, Speaking/Listening
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, ESL/ESOL
    Material Type: Assessment, Computer-Based Learning, Reference
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    https://test4citizenusa.com/  

    Test4CitizenUSA is a free online resource for adults preparing for U.S. naturalization. It includes practice with all 128 official civics questions in English and Spanish, citizenship interview preparation, and N-400 guidance. The resource is free to use, requires no registration, and is designed for independent study as well as use by adult education, ESL/ELL, literacy, and citizenship programs.

    Access the resource: https://test4citizenusa.com/
    Citizenship Test Practice: https://test4citizenusa.com/us-citizenship-test-2026

     
    Free U.S. Citizenship Test Practice – Test4CitizenUSA.com
    Author: Test4CitizenUSA.com
    Subject Area: Citizenship/Immigration, Distance Learning, ESL/ELL, Literacy, Speaking/Listening
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, ESL/ESOL
    Material Type: Assessment, Computer-Based Learning, Reference
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    https://test4citizenusa.com/

    Test4CitizenUSA is a free online resource for adults preparing for U.S. naturalization. It includes practice with all 128 official civics questions in English and Spanish, citizenship interview preparation, and N-400 guidance. The resource is free to use, requires no registration, and is designed for independent study as well as use by adult education, ESL/ELL, literacy, and citizenship programs.

    Access the resource: https://test4citizenusa.com/
    Citizenship Test Practice: https://test4citizenusa.com/us-citizenship-test-2026

    COABE – AALPD Best Practice Presentations for COABE 2026
    Author: Steve Schmidt, Kim Glenn, and Sarah Goldammer
    Subject Area: Speaking/Listening
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows, Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Don’t just present—make an impact. Join COABE PD Coordinator Steve Schmidt and AALPD’s Kim Glenn and Sarah Goldammer for a dynamic webinar on creating engaging, memorable conference presentations. Learn proven strategies to capture attention, avoid common mistakes, and deliver sessions that participants rave about long after the conference ends. Drawing on over 80 years of combined presenting experience, our presenters will share practical tips you can use immediately to elevate your COABE session from good to unforgettable. Original webinar date: March 19, 2026 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/N0oUmYd77Ic  
    The Three P’s for Powerful Presentations
    Author: Kim Glenn, Sarah Goldammer, and Steven Schmidt
    Subject Area: Speaking/Listening
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows, Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Sharing your knowledge and expertise at COABE is a priceless present you provide to the adult education community. Preparing for your presentation is key to promoting success. Join this webinar to learn about persistent preparation, passionate performance, and plentiful participation as you ponder the three P’s of powerful presentations. Resources will be provided and an opportunity for individual coaching will be proffered. Original webinar date: March 4, 2024 Webinar recording link:https://youtu.be/eb0BjKNHOjI
    Get Ready to Deliver Powerful Presentations!
    Author: Carmine Stewart, Olga Escamilla, Sarah Goldammer, and Tara Schwab
    Subject Area: Speaking/Listening
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows, Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Join AALPD, Association of Adult Literacy Professional Developers, in collaboration with COABE, as they share top tips for powerful presentations. Their experiences, both as seasoned presenters as well as participants, lay the foundation for this session. Topics include engaging your audience, both virtual and in person, room management, time management, and quality handouts. Get ready for COABE with the help of your AALPD!
    Original webinar date: March 8, 2023
    Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/dxFCa0BFuJ8
    The Future Is Here: Rising to Higher Expectations for ESOL Instruction and Student Outcomes
    Author: Sarah Lynn & Federico Salas-Isnardi
    Subject Area: Life Long Learning, Other, Reading, Soft Skills, Speaking/Listening, WIOA, Writing
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Webinar Materials
    Material Type: Other, Presentations/Slideshows, Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    In order for English language learners to take full advantage of today’s career and educational opportunities, they need to rise to the higher expectations for academic rigor as outlined in the College and Career Readiness Standards, and achieve measurable outcomes as defined by the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act. How can we meet these rising expectations in our general English language classes? By enriching the content we teach, broadening the contexts of English to include workplace and academic communication, scaffolding rigorous tasks, and increasing the range and frequency of higher order thinking skills. Join this webinar to see how the new edition of Future has risen to today’s higher expectations. We will highlight how the new edition’s reading and writing strands scaffold challenging tasks from the start, and how the Future’s new workplace soft-skill strand engages students’ culture skills in collaborative problem-solving tasks.
    TABE-nology
    Author: Ronald Cruz
    Subject Area: Blended Learning, Digital, Computer Literacy & Technology, Mathematics/Numeracy, Other, Speaking/Listening
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Business Math, Business Skills, College & Career Readiness, GED Test Preparation, Webinar Materials
    Material Type: Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    This session will help address some of the common challenges that teachers may encounter during the initial stages of implementation of TABE® 11 & 12 such as where to start, what materials to use, and how to help students succeed in this more rigorous test. This session will focus on teaching strategies and resources that align with the technology-enhanced items and format of the test. In addition, teachers will also explore how to allow students to take full advantage of all the available technology tools on the test. Lastly, teachers will walk away with a wealth of online teaching tools and resources aligned to the TABE® 11 & 12 Assessment Blueprints.
    Author: Melissa Sadler-Nitu
    Subject Area: Blended Learning, Career Pathways, Digital, Computer Literacy & Technology, Other, Reading, Soft Skills, Speaking/Listening, Writing
    Program Level: Webinar Materials
    Material Type: Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Did you know...in 2019, there will be 6 million job openings for information security professionals—but only 4.5 million security professionals to fill those roles? It is time to bridge the confidence gap. Alamo Colleges has developed the Cyber Core-4 Pathway to help adult education students bridge the confidence gap and complete a suite of 4 CompTIA Certificates in less than a year. Alamo I-BEST started the journey by posing as CompTIA instructors and attending the national conference. Over 50 completed students later, it is time to share the surprising things they learned. Let’s bridge the cyber confidence gap together. Alamo Colleges will share the truths, myths, and best practices.
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