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Putting English to Work

There are three English courses available, each with a series of videos and accompanying printable worksheets. The three courses can be accessed using the links under Key Information.
UPDATE 4/13/20: The Putting English to Work ESL video series and work packets have been made publicly available online through the California Division of Adult and Career Education.

PETW 1 Videos and Worksheets Link (20 units; 80 possible proxy hours)
PETW 2 Videos and Worksheets Link (24 units; 96 possible proxy hours)
PETW 3 Videos and Worksheets Link (24 units; 96 possible proxy hours)
Foundation for Education Technology's Putting English to Work (1, 2 & 3) combines Vocational ESL (VESL) with life skills training designed to help students excel in the workplace, at home, in their families and communities.
Prerequisites: No requirement, but suggestion is CASAS Reading 181+ (not suitable for pre-literate learners); use independently or as hybrid.
DVDs and workbooks only

Proxy Hours Equivalent: 4 hours per completed unit (this includes watching the video and completing the worksheets for each unit)
Criteria for awarding Proxy Hours: Completion of workpacket to the satisfaction of the teacher. Teacher must verify/look at student-completed worksheets.This can be done via photo attachments sent by the learner, web meetings (like Zoom or Google Meet), in person, or via (snail) mail.
Proxy Hour Documentation: Teacher verified completion of a workbook unit, which includes a short test. Make a Log in SID for the learner of completed work. Please see the PETW Implementation Recommendations PDF above.