A new higher-level citizenship textbook for studying for the naturalization exam.
USCIS just released its long-awaited new educational resource: "One Nation, One People Civics Test Textbook," a preparatory study resource for the naturalization test for low-level English learners. This guide includes images and diagrams throughout to facilitate the learning and retention of U.S. civics information. Come learn how this new resource can support citizenship preparation and civics education for your program. Opening Remarks: Eva Millona, Chief, Office of Citizenship Partnership and Engagement, External Affairs Directorate, USCIS Guest Presenters: Kelton Williams, Ph.D. and Samantha Rijkers, Education Program Specialists, Citizenship Education and Training Branch, Office of Citizenship, Office of Citizenship Partnership and Engagement, External Affairs Directorate, USCIS Time: October 21, 2024 2:00 pm ET / 11:00 am PT REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/ezQ2m3Q2 Biographies: Kelton Williams is the Education Program specialist in the Citizenship and Training Branch (CETB) within the Office of Citizenship (OoC). His work with CETB has included designing educational resources that are published on the USCIS Citizenship Resource Center, such as "One Nation, One People: The USCIS Civics Test Textbook,, "The Adult Citizenship Education Sample Curriculum," and "A More Perfect Union: The USCIS Civics Test Guide to the Monuments and Memorials on the National Mall." Each year, Kelton works with the CETB team to conduct Adult Citizenship Education Training Academies around the country for adult citizenship educators to focus on the naturalization test, eligibility requirements, and process; as well as adult citizenship education resources and instructional strategies. Samantha Rijkers is an Education Program Specialist in the Citizenship Education and Training Branch in the Office of Citizenship at USCIS. Samantha previously worked at the New-York Historical Society, where she managed the Citizenship Project since its launch in 2017. #adulteducation #naturalization #citizenship #civics #USHistory #literacy #civicliteracy LINCS . COABE Connects ALL IN: The Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network ProLiteracy Worldwide World Education Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) TESOL International Association