Community Connections: Education for Involved Communities

ALRC developed this reproducible, multilevel civics curriculum for adult English learners through a federal EL/Civics grant. The civics content can be easily integrated into any existing ESL curriculum. Community Connections consists of 6 flexible modules, each containing: 

  • Illustrated, multilevel lesson activities with teacher notes.  Activities include vocabulary, reading, writing, experiential learning, and more. 
  • Classroom Picture Set:  illustrations from the module, enlarged 
  • Flashcard Picture Set: illustrations from the module in flashcard format  

Many of the Illinois IELCE Civics Competencies can be taught using these materials.

Click below to access downloadable PDFs of the curriculum.

Introduction, including Teaching Techniques & Tips

Module 1: The Democratic Process

Module 2: Community and Home Safety

Module 3: The Public Library

Module 4: The U.S. School System

Module 5: Public Health Services

Module 6: Housing