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The NRS level alignment chart below shows the level at which each curriculum is written. You can adapt the curriula to fit the level that you need.

 

Career Pathways Contextualized Bridge Curriculum

ABE/ASE NRS 3-5

ELA NRS 4

Entrepreneurial Contextualized Bridge Curriculum

ABE/ASE NRS 4

ELA NRS 6

Healthcare Contextualized Bridge Curriculum

ABE/ASE NRS 4

ELA NRS 6

IT Bridge Contextualized Curriculum

ABE/ASE NRS 5

ELA NRS 6

Manufacturing Contextualized Bridge Curriculum

ABE/ASE NRS 4

ELA NRS 5

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Contextualized Bridge Curriculum

ABE/ASE NRS in progress

ELA NRS in progress

 

Don't see what you need? Please email sipdctrainer@gmail.com for other curriculum examples at different NRS levels or for additional training to get started.

ABE/ASE Curriculum

Below are content standards and contextualized curricula for each NRS level in Language Arts and Math.

Language Arts

Revised Standards (PDF) (Word)

NRS 1 Model Curriculum (PDF) (Word)

NRS 2 Model Curriculum (PDF) (Word)

NRS 3 Model Curriculum (PDF) (Word)

NRS 4 Model Curriculum (PDF) (Word)

NRS 5 Model Curriculum (PDF) (Word)

NRS 6 Model Curriculum (PDF) (Word)

NRS 1-6 Model Curriculum (PDF)

Math

Revised Standards (PDF) (Word)

Summary of Revisions (PDF)

Specific Revisions (PDF)

NRS 1 Model Curriculum (PDF) (Word)

NRS 2 Model Curriculum (PDF) (Word)

NRS 3 Model Curriculum (PDF) (Word)

NRS 4 Model Curriculum (PDF) (Word)

NRS 5 Model Curriculum (PDF) (Word)

NRS 6 Model Curriculum (PDF) (Word)

NRS 1-6 Model Curriculum (PDF)

 

 

 

Career Pathways Contextualized Bridge Curriculum

The ICCB Adult Education and Workforce division Career Pathway Contextualized Basic Skills Curriculum introduces career pathways to students at the 5.0-7.0 grade level equivalency. This curriculum will enhance the basic skills of students and assist them in transitioning to the next level of education, whether it is into bridge or integrated education and training programs or any other training and empoyment related activities. 

Statewide Career Pathways Basic Skills Curriculum Cover

 

ICCB Letter of Introduction

 

Statewide Career Pathways Contextualized Basic Skills Curriculum: Instructions for Use

 

Entrepreneurial Contextualized Bridge Curriculum

The Entrepreneurial Contextualized Bridge Curriculum was designed for ABE/ASE learners at or above NRS Level 4 and English Language Learners at the advanced (ELA NRS 6) level. It is a sequence of consecutive lessons that builds to a specific culminating assignment. 

 

Introduction and Course Outline:  Entrepreneurial Bridge Curriculum

Module 1-Course Introduction & Class Expectations

Module 2-Growth Mindset & Study an Entrepreneur

Module 3-SMART Goals and Starting Your Own Business

Module 4-Building Vocabulary & Questions to Ask Before Starting a Business

Module 5-Skimming/Scanning & The Concept of a “Unique Selling Proposition”

Module 6-Conducting Effective Market Research

Module 7-Note-taking & Business Plans

Module 8-Paraphrase/Summary & Setting up a Business

Module 9-Close Reading & Naming Your Company

Module 10-Online Reading Strategies & Marketing Your Business

Module 11-Metacognition & Publicity

Module 12-Infographics & Bookkeeping for a Business

Module 13-Financing Sources for a Startup and Estimating Financing for a Business Plan

Module 14-Critical Thinking & Human Resources Management

Module 15-Critical Thinking Part II & Elevator Pitch

Module 16-Elevator Pitch (Culminating Project) & Business Communication

Healthcare Contextualized Bridge Curriculum

Below is the link to the ICCB Healthcare Bridge. The purpose of the curriculum is to introduce key concepts and terminology as they are integrated into basic skills instruction. The curriculum is divided into ten modules. Each module is designed to be used together and/or as a standalone, depending on the needs of the program.

Healthcare Bridge Curriculum Introduction

Vocabulary Glossary Themes 1-10

Theme 1: The Healthcare System

Theme 1 - The Healthcare System Outline

Theme 1 - Vocabulary

Theme 1 - References

Theme 2: Medical Ethics

Theme 2 - Medical Ethics Outline

Theme 2 - Vocabulary

Theme 2 - References

Theme 3: Preventative Health

Theme 3 - Preventative Health Outline

Theme 3 - Vocabulary

Theme 3 - References

Theme 4: Nutrition

Theme 4 - Nutrition Outline

Theme 4 - Vocabulary

Theme 4 - References

Theme 5: Mobility

Theme 5 - Mobility Outline

Theme 5 - Vocabulary

Theme 5 - References

Theme 6: Cardiovascular System

Theme 6 - Cardiovascular System Outline

Theme 6 - Vocabulary

Theme 6 - References

Theme 7: Infection

Theme 7 - Infection Outline

Theme 7 - Vocabulary

Theme 7 - References

Theme 8: Medicine

Theme 8 - Medicine Outline

Theme 8 - Vocabulary

Theme 8 - References

Theme 9: Mental Health

Theme 9 - Mental Health Outline

Theme 9 - Vocabulary

Theme 9 - References

Theme 10: Next Steps - Career Exploration

Theme 10 - Next Steps: Career Exploration Outline

Theme 10 - Vocabulary

Theme 10 - References

Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) Tool Kit

The Illinois IELCE Tool Kit outlines eligible participants, required components of integrated English language acquisition and civics education, and civics competencies. 

Illinois IELCE Tool Kit

IT Bridge Contextualized Curriculum

This IT Bridge Curriculum will work in established internal partnerships wtihin the academic community as well as external partnerships/relationships in the employment community. 

Manufacturing Contextualized Bridge Curriculum

The purpose of this Manufacturing Curriculum is not to provide training in a manufacturing specific occupation but rather to introduce key concepts and terminology as they are integrated into basic skills instruction. The curriculum is divided into five modules. Each module is designed to be used together and/or as a standalone, depending on the needs of the program.

 

ICCB Letter of Introduction & Statewide Manufacturing Curriculum: Instructions for Use

 

Language Arts & Writing Module

Social Studies Module

Science Module

Math Module

Career Awareness Module

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Contextualized Bridge Curriculum

The focus of the Statewide TDL Curriculum is to educate and train workers for sustainable employment or post-secondary training in the TDL field. The goal is to combine adult education academics with the skills needed in the workplace through contextualized instruction. The instruction includes a combination of identified workplace competencies, career exploration, and basic skills presented in an occupational context.

 

Statewide Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Bridge Curriculum Cover

ICCB Letter of Introduction

Acknowledgements

Statewide Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Curriculum: Instructions for Use

 

Career Awareness Module

A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files:
– Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Worksheet
– MBTI Table
– Suggested Careers for Myers-Briggs Type

 

Technology Awareness and Skills Module

A) Introduction
B) Module
C1) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 1-3
C2) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 4
C3) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 5-6
C4) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 7-9
C5) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 10-15
C6) Additional Resources
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files:
– Using Email
– Getting Started with PowerPoint
– Ford Scanning – Dockworker Inbound Scanning Instructions

 

Academic Success Module

A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes

 

Contextualized Reading Module

A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files:
– Eye Protection Review-OSHA
– Eye Protection Catalog
– Ford Kansas City SOP
– Green Vocabulary
– John Deere: SE Dock Sort Guide
– Logistic Planning Management Module
– Vehicle Request Authorization Form MM-11
– Material Safety Data Sheet Sample
– Material Safety Data Sheet Activity
– Positive-Negative Chart
– Tool Kit: Reading an MSDS
– UCHC Form 11C
– Warehouse Staff Performance Appraisal

 

Contextualized Writing Module

A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files:
– 21st Century Writing Teacher’s Guide
– 21st Century Writing Workbook
– FOB Definition
– Ford Dock Twin Cities HVC Inbound SOP
– Illinois Traffic Accident Report
– John Deere Delivery Guide

 

Contextualized Math Module

A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files:
– IDOT Maximum Legal Dimensions & Weights
– Exploring Mean, Median, Mode, and Range with LEGOS
– Exploring Equivalent Fractions with LEGOS
– Exploring Multiplication and Division with LEGOS
– Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Print and Internet Resources
– A Guide to Truck Trailers

 

Contextualized Math Module Supplemental Lessons 2015

Warehouse Receiving and Storage
Warehouse Packing and Loading
Warehouse Shipping
Truck Driving Calculations
Time and Mileage Calculations

 

Contextualized Science Module

A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes

 

Contextualized Social Studies Module

A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes

 

Introduction to Postsecondary Education Module

A) Introduction
B) Module
C1) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 1
C2) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 2
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes

 

Career Development Module

A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes