What's in this course?

    1. Course Tour Guide

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Why This Course Matters

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Explore Your Learning Pathway

    4. What's Your Role?

    5. Get Started with Your Course Workbook

    1. Meet a Tutor and a Learner

    2. Video Takeaways

    3. Our Programs and Their Impact

    4. Our Philosophy of Education

    5. Levels and Curricula for Adult ESL

    6. Reflecting on Your Impact

    1. Communicating Across Language Barriers

    2. Healthy Relationships with Learners

    3. Cultural Considerations

    4. Case Studies

    5. How Will You Teach With Integrity?

    6. Take a Break

    1. Using FaceUp

    2. How Trauma Affects Learning

    3. Privacy and Consent

    4. Responding to Immigration Enforcement (ICE)

    5. How Will You Create a Safe Learning Environment?

    1. Expectations for Education Volunteers

    2. Using Technology

    3. Reflection: Preparing for Your Role

    1. Closing Thoughts

    2. Wrapping Up Your Course

    3. Recommended Next Courses

    4. Course Survey
  • $49.00
  • Takes about 90 minutes to complete

The foundation you need to confidently engage adult students.


Over the years, we’ve collected insights from volunteers about the skills and information needed to successfully support adult students. In this course, guidance and tools from experts in trauma-informed care, English language teachers, and legal service providers all come together to ensure you’re equipped to answer students’ questions and appropriately respond to their needs with confidence throughout your volunteer role. 

Are you an ESL volunteer?

If you are in an English language focused role like an ESL Tutor, Classroom Aide or Conversation Partner, be sure to enroll in the Adult Education Volunteer ESL Bundle that includes Adult Education Basics as well as other courses required for your role!
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