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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

Career Awareness
- Introduction
- Module
- Activities/Resources
References

Contextualized Literature & Arts
- Introduction
- Module
- Activities/Resources
  - PDF
  - Word Document
- References
Contextualized Math
Contextualized Science
- Introduction
- Module
- Activities/Resources
  - PDF
  - Word Document
- References
Contextualized Social Studies
- Introduction
- Module
- Activities/Resources
  - PDF
  - Word Document
- References

Entrepreneurial Contextualized Bridge Curriculum

The Entrepreneurial Contextualized Bridge Curriculum was designed for ABE/ASE learners at or above NRS Level 4. 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

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.

Career Awareness
- Module
- Activities/Resources
  - PDF
  - Word Document
- References
Contextualized Language Arts & Writing
- Module
- Activities/Resources
  - PDF
  - Word Document
- References
Contextualized Math
- Module
- References
Contextualized Science
- Module
- Activities/Resources
- References
Contextualized Social Studies
- Module
- Activities/Resources
  - PDF
  - Word Document
- References

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 ten modules. Each module is designed to be used together and/or as a standalone, depending on the needs of the program.

Statewide Manufacturing Bridge Curriculum Cover

ICCB Letter of Introduction

Acknowledgements

Statewide Manufacturing Curriculum: Instructions for Use

Career Awareness Module

Career Awareness Module Supplements 2013

Manufacturing Career Awareness

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
– How to Run a Presentation
– Getting Started with PowerPoint
– MS PowerPoint 2007 Basics
– Sample PowerPoint
– Virtual Machine 1
– Virtual Machine 2

Technology Awareness and Skills Module Supplements 2013

Manufacturing Curriculum Tech
About Your Computer (PowerPoint)
Internet Skills Exercise 1 – Basic Navigation
Internet Skills Exercise 2 – Search Engines
Internet Skills Exercise 3 – Images
Social Media User Guidelines
Student Dictionary – Basics and Word
The Internet 2 (Power Point)

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:
– 21st Century Worksheets
– Employee Appraisal
– Eye Protection Review-OSHA
– Eye Protection Catalog
– Forms for Activity Outcome 9 Act 16
– Green Vocabulary
– MSDS Data Sheet Activity
– MSDS Data Sheet
– Positive/Negative Chart
– Toolkit MSDS
– Trelleborg Handbook
– Virtual Machine 1
– Virtual Machine 2

Reading Module Supplements 2013

Manufacturing Curriculum Reading

Contextualized Reading and Writing Supplemental Lessons 2014

Reading-Writing Lesson 1

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 Workbook
– Incident Report
– Report of Accident
– Trelleborg Handbook

Writing Module Supplements 2013

Manufacturing Curriculum Writing

Contextualized Reading and Writing Supplemental Lessons 2014

Reading-Writing Lesson 1

Contextualized Math Module

A) Introduction
B) Module
C1) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 1a
C2) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 1b
C3) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 2a
C4) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 2b
C5) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 3
C6) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 4
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes

Contextualized Math Module Supplements 2013

Manufacturing Curriculum Math
Bridge Math Text
Bridge Pre Post Test
Your Paycheck
Copy of Paycheck (Excel)
Federal Withholding Chart
Illinois Withholding Chart

Contextualized Math Supplemental Lessons 2014

Math Measurement Lesson 1: How to Read a Ruler
Math Measurement Lesson 1A: Understanding the Inch
Math Measurement Lesson 2: How to Read a Micrometer and a Dial Caliper

Contextualized Science Module

A) Introduction
B) Module
C) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes
D) References
E) Standards for Outcomes
F) Resource Files
– Converting Units
– Metric Conversions Ladder Method
– Metric System Basics
– Periodic Waves

Contextualized Science Module Supplements 2013

Manufacturing Curriculum Science

Contextualized Science Supplemental Lessons 2014

Science Lesson: 4-Ball Experiment
Science Lesson: Making Batteries
Science Lesson: Pushing the Limit

Contextualized Social Studies Module

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

Contextualized Social Studies Module Supplements 2013

Manufacturing Curriculum Social Studies

Contextualized Social Studies Supplemental Lessons 2014

Social Studies Lesson 1

Introduction to Postsecondary Education Module

A) Introduction
B) Module
C1) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 1
C2) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 2
C3) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 3
C4) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 4
C5) Activities/Resources for Module Outcomes 5
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

Career Development Module Supplements 2013

Manufacturing Curriculum Career Development
Job Seekers Thesaurus
Interviewing: Raising the Bar
Answering the Interview Question: “Tell Me About Yourself”
Career Development Interview Evaluation Form
Job Interview Worksheets

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