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Fundamentals of Teaching ESL: NCCCS Credentialing Course Example

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This course provides educators with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to adult learners. Designed for both new and experienced instructors, the course offers a deep dive into essential principles, strategies, and best practices for successful adult ESL instruction. 

Course content will explore the eight fundamental principles of effective language teaching, understanding and engaging adult learners, incorporating cultural awareness, and aligning instruction with the English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through modules on classroom management, instructional techniques, contextualized grammar instruction, language skills practice, error correction, assessment, and lesson planning. By the end of this credential, educators will be equipped with a strong foundation to inspire and support diverse ESL learners on their language acquisition journeys.

Fundamentals of Teaching Adult Learners Part II: February 9 - April 19 2026

The North Carolina Fundamentals of Teaching Adult Learners Part II credentialing course arises from a national training, entitled Standards-in-Action (SIA): Implementing Standards-Based Instruction for English Learners, that was attended by NCCC System Office staff and state-level instructors in the summer of 2020.

From a model English language arts (ELA)/literacy lesson, designed for English learners (EL's) based on the Gettysburg Address, participants in this credentialing course will explore a sequence of research-based instructional activities, designed to address the critical needs of language and content development, and literacy practice in adult learners.

Engagement with, and delivery of, the course content has been adapted from the national training to fit an asynchronous credentialing model. 

Fundamentals of Teaching ESL Part I: January 26 - April 5 2026

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This course provides educators with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to adult learners. Designed for both new and experienced instructors, the course offers a deep dive into essential principles, strategies, and best practices for successful adult ESL instruction. 

Course content will explore the eight fundamental principles of effective language teaching, understanding and engaging adult learners, incorporating cultural awareness, and aligning instruction with the English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through modules on classroom management, instructional techniques, contextualized grammar instruction, language skills practice, error correction, assessment, and lesson planning. By the end of this credential, educators will be equipped with a strong foundation to inspire and support diverse ESL learners on their language acquisition journeys.

AI Boot Camp for Adult Ed Professionals: February 23 - March 29 2026

The Generative AI Boot Camp for Adult Education Professionals is a comprehensive 5-week, asynchronous online course designed to enhance skills in leveraging and integrating generative AI across ABE, ASE, HSE and ELA contexts. Whether a complete beginner or an experienced AI user, this course provides the tools to optimize lesson planning, develop engaging instructional materials, and streamline administrative tasks.

Participants must commit to completing approximately 3 hours each week of online training, discussion forums and assignments through the NCCCS Moodle Platform. Kristin Erhard, the course designer and trainer, will also offer optional one-hour weekly synchronous sessions via Zoom, providing an opportunity to discuss course content, address questions, and explore advanced applications of the material.

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Fundamentals of Teaching ESL Part II: Jan 26 - April 5 2026

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This course provides educators with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to adult learners. Designed for both new and experienced instructors, the course offers a deep dive into essential principles, strategies, and best practices for successful adult ESL instruction. 

Course content will explore the eight fundamental principles of effective language teaching, understanding and engaging adult learners, incorporating cultural awareness, and aligning instruction with the English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through modules on classroom management, instructional techniques, contextualized grammar instruction, language skills practice, error correction, assessment, and lesson planning. By the end of this credential, educators will be equipped with a strong foundation to inspire and support diverse ESL learners on their language acquisition journeys.

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2025-2029 AEFLA Grant Applications

Welcome to the North Carolina Community College System WIOA Title II Request for Proposal (RFP) Submission Portal. In this portal, you will find the application packet, helpful demonstration videos, and all necessary links for submission. Please read below to get started.