The Nuts & Bolts of the New Citizenship Test (NE)

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Overview

October 2008 marks the debut of the redesigned naturalization test for most citizenship applicants. This workshop covers the “old” versus the “new” citizenship test in content, format, standards and procedures. Participants will get an overview of the naturalization process and common pitfalls and red flag issues for citizenship candidates. The presenter will share materials and strategies for incorporating civics test content and the use of interview tools into ESOL lessons, especially for the lower proficiency level student.

Details

This workshop will be held at Operation Bootstrap, 156 Broad Street, Lynn, MA.

When

October 7, 2008 from 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

Where

• Operation Bootstrap
• 156 Broad Street
• Lynn, MA

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Topics

Curriculum Development

Multi-session attendance required

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Contact info

Patricia Pelletier
PPell3453@aol.com
978-465-0732

Indicators of Program Quality

IPQ1 - Curriculum and instruction

Learning objectives

After completing this workshop, participants will:

*Understand the steps in the naturalization process and learn common pitfalls and red flag issues for citizenship candidates

* Become conversant with the “old” versus the “new” citizenship test in content, format, standards and procedures

* Become familiar with materials and strategies for incorporating civics test content and the use of interview tools into ESOL lessons, especially for the lower proficiency level student

Presenters

Karen Sheridan

Presenters Bio

Karen Sheridan has taught citizenship preparation classes for over 12 years. She is a citizenship coordinator at the Asian Center of Merrimack Valley, Inc. in Lawrence and has conducted citizenship workshops for SABES since 1999.

Prerequisites

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Host RSC

Northeast Massachusetts Region

PDPs

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