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    Administrator
    Toolkit

    A Guide to Implementing and Managing Community-Based Adult ESOL Classes and Programs

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  • ABOUT THE TOOLKIT
  • CONTENT & STRUCTURE
    • Table of Contents
  • FUNDAMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
    • Chapter 1
    • Chapter 2
    • Chapter 3
    • Chapter 4
    • Chapter 5
    • Chapter 6
  • GETTING STUDENTS
    • Chapter 7
    • Chapter 8
  • ENSURING SUCCESS
    • Chapter 9
    • Chapter 10
    • Chapter 11
    • Chapter 12
    • Chapter 13
    • Chapter 14
  • RETAINING STUDENTS
    • Chapter 15
    • Chapter 16
    • Chapter 17
  • BEHIND THE SCENES
    • Chapter 18
    • Chapter 19
    • Chapter 20
  • IMPROVING SKILLS
    • Chapter 21
    • Chapter 22
  • DISTANCE LEARNING
    • Chapter 23
    • Chapter 24
    • Chapter 25
    • Chapter 26
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    Table of Contents

      Fundamental Considerations

      Chapter 1 - Some Basic Principles of Adult Learning
      Chapter 2 - Mission Development
      Chapter 3 - Drop-In vs. Managed Enrollment (open for preview)
      Chapter 4 - Location and Timing of Classes
      Chapter 5 - Starting A New Class or Program
      Chapter 6 - Program Standards
       

      Getting Students Into Your Program

      Chapter 7 - Messaging, Outreach, and Recruitment of Learners
      Chapter 8 - Intake: Registration, Testing, and Orientation
       

      Ensuring Students' Success

      Chapter 9 - Recruiting and Retaining Instructors
      Chapter 10 - Deciding on Levels and Objectives for Levels (Content Standards)
      Chapter 11 -  Selection of Teaching Materials 
      Chapter 12 -  Assessment for Placement
      Chapter 13 -  Determining Students’ Goals 
      Chapter 14 -  Assessment for Learner Gains 
       

      Retaining Students

      Chapter 15 - Retention and Building a Community of Learners
      Chapter 16 -  Transition Services
      Chapter 17 -  Support Services
       

      Behind the Scenes

      Chapter 18 - Data Management
      Chapter 19 - Administrative Structure, Staff Support, Logistics
      Chapter 20 - Working with Volunteers 
       

      Improving Skills

      Chapter 21 - Professional Development for Instructors
      Chapter 22 - Resources for Administrative Self-Improvement, Leadership Training
       

      Distance Learning

      Chapter 23 - Designing Online Classes
      Chapter 24 - Registering and placing student online
      Chapter 25 - Keeping online students engaged
      Chapter 26 - Managing personnel online

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