Skill UP Mississippi has curated teaching resources for Adult Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) educators. If you have questions, need additional resources, or have a resource we should share, email us at skillup@mccb.edu.
ATLAS (ABE Teaching & Learning Advancement System)
ATLAS provides tools and resources focused on cultural competency, numeracy, project-based learning, reading, writing, and more. Visit the website to access free information and downloadable resources.
CollectEdNY CUNY HSE Education Curriculum Framework
CollectEdNY has information about the CUNY (City University New York) High School Education Curriculum Framework. The framework provides direction, structure, and materials for teaching math, science, and social studies (integrated with reading and writing). Visit the CollectEdNY website to learn more.
CollectEdNY CUNY Fast Track GRASP Math Packets
Visit CollectEdNY to learn more about the CUNY (City University New York) Fast Track GRASP Math Packets. The packets provide practice in the high-priority areas on the TASC exam. The information is designed to introduce topics to students and help them practice applying what they have learned in context. The resources are free and available for download.
CommonLit
Teachers and students can register for a free account on the CommonLit website for reading and literary resources. The website features resources in Spanish and English for students at a variety of reading levels and allows teachers to track student progress.
CROWDEDLearning SkillBlox
CrowdedLearning provides free accessible learning tools for adult learners. The organization launched the SkillBlox program—a free learning plan generation tool that pulls together learning materials both from publisher resources and free and open education resources (OER) and organizes them by skill to provide an increased range of learning options for students.
Kentucky Skills U Lesson Bank
The Kentucky Skills U Lesson Bank is a repository of standards-based units and lessons created by Kentucky Skills U instructors. Kentucky Skills U has developed a process for lesson acceptance which includes a template with specific guidance on what should be included in each section, and a rubric for scoring. Visit the website to learn more about Lesson Bank.
LINCS Community and Resources
The LINCS Community is a professional learning space that brings together adult education teachers, program managers, and professional developers worldwide who are working toward one common goal – to provide high-quality, evidence-based learning opportunities to adult students. Educators can join the community and gain access to free resources.
Literacy Minnesota
Literacy Minnesota offers a wealth of adult education resources and training videos for educators. The ESL instructional resources are excellent for adult learners who need additional foundational learning support such as activities focused on phonics and reading.
ReadWorks
ReadWorks is an online learning tool for students at all reading levels. The site features reading activities, teacher guidance, and integrated tools aimed at improving teacher effectiveness and student achievement.
Teachers Investigating Adult Numeracy (TIAN) Bundles
TIAN Bundles are resources designed to encourage teachers to explore math with peers and provide examples of math-related activities for students. Visit the TIAN website for access to five bundles at no cost.
ESL Teacher Resources
Arlington REEP ESL Curriculum for Adults
The Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP) offers a variety of online resources to support adult ESL instruction. REEP ESL Curriculum for Adults includes resources for instructional planning, assessment, units and objectives, lesson plans and activities, and more.
REEP World Online Curriculum and Resources
The Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP) provides adult ESL curriculum and other printable resources for educators as well as links to helpful resources for students. Learn more by visiting the website.
Learn American English Online
Learn American English Online is a free website that helps students across the globe improve English grammar and vocabulary skills. The site includes seven levels of instruction for beginners to advanced levels.
LINCS Community and Resources
The LINCS Community is a professional learning space that brings together adult education teachers, program managers, and professional developers worldwide who are working toward one common goal – to provide high-quality, evidence-based learning opportunities to adult students. Educators can join the community and gain access to free resources.
LINCS Community and Resources
The LINCS Community is a professional learning space that brings together adult education teachers, program managers, and professional developers worldwide who are working toward one common goal – to provide high-quality, evidence-based learning opportunities to adult students. Educators can join the community and gain access to free resources.
