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Summarizes the objectives of and lessons learned from Washington's Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) program. The program pairs English as a second language (ESL)/adult basic education (ABE) instructors and professional-technical instructors in the classroom to concurrently provide students with literacy education and workforce skills. (Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, December 2005)

This brief addresses the current and projected need for skilled workers and the skills immigrants will need to be able to take these positions. These skills are based in academic and higher level thinking skills. The authors provide the rationale and research underlying the need to incorporate these skills into ESL classes, regardless of the level or purpose of the courses (e.g., beginning, life skills). These skills will assist them in transitioning to postsecondary work training, academic settings, or navigating life in general. They address the following skills as being essential to incorporate into the classroom: reading and listening, note taking and organizing information, and critical thinking.

Mission is to provide adults with educational opportunities to acquire and improve their literacy skills. State's longitudinal data study mentioned in Jam.

From Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. I-BEST is an instructional model that pairs education and professional-technical instructors in the classroom

Proceedings of the Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium's Developmental Education Initiative

Network for supporting Adult Basic Education providers

The NCTN supports Adult Basic Education staff, programs and state agencies in establishing and strengthening ABE-to-college transition services through technical assistance, professional development, collegial sharing, advocacy and increased visibility for this critical sector of the adult basic education system.