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Citizenship
Citizenship encompasses not only legal and political aspects but also broader social, cultural, and civic dimensions. Citizenship education aims to empower individuals with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to participate actively, responsibly, and effectively in their communities and society as a whole.
Instruction is designed for foreign-born adults who wish to become United States citizens. Persons completing this program are prepared to pursue citizenship through the prescribed process of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
ESL & Citizenship Newsletter
A monthly publication designed for ESL and Citizenship teachers in adult education. Each issue provides a curated selection of resources, practical classroom strategy suggestions, helpful websites, and other tools to support effective teaching and learning. The newsletter aims to inspire and equip educators with fresh ideas and actionable insights to enhance their instruction and better serve adult learners.
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the 2023-2024 Newsletters
Information about the NEW N-400 Application for Naturalization
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What’s Difference in the 4/1/24 Edition of the N-400 Citizenship Application? by Lynn Weintraub, ProLiteracy
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The New N-400 Application for Naturalization by Jennifer Gagliardi, OTAN
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New USCIS Form N-400: An Analysis of Part 9 Information Questions by Bill Bliss
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FAQs - Form N-400 Updates by Catholic Legal Immigration Network
Professional Development
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​Citizenship Presentation with John McCarthy from USCIS | Presentation
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LINCS Civics/Citizenship PD Guide | Resource
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Using Primary Sources to Teach the Civics Test | Video | Resources
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Professional Learning Resources
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​U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) | Website | Email
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EL Civics for ESL Students (ELCivics.com) | Website
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) | Website
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Citizenship News | Website
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Voice of America (VOA) | Website​
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American Immigration Council | Website
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2023 Map the Impact Report | Website​
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Immigration Scams​
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Authorized Legal Representative - Department of Justice (DOJ)
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Integrated Refugee & Immigration Services (IRIS) | Website​
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Teaching Materials Resources
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USCIS: One Nation, One People: The USCIS Civics Test Textbook | PDF
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Color Me Civics: U.S. Landmarks and Symbols Coloring Book | English | Spanish
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Jones Library Citizenship Test Study Guides | Resource
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Preparing for the Oath - Easy-to-Use Study Guide | Resource
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Literacy Minnesota Literacy Citizenship Kit | Resource
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USA Learns | Website
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USCIS Citizenship Resource Center | Website
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USCIS YouTube Channel | Website
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Center for Civic Education - Civil Discourse: An American Legacy Tooklit | Video​
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Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) | Website
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U.S Citizenship Podcast
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CT History | Website
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Connecticut Explored | Website
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Connecticut Digital Archive | Website
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Connecticut Museum of Culture and History | Website
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Library of Congress | Website
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Voices of Freedom Naturalization Speaking Test | PDF
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ProLiteracy Citizenship Collection | Website
Consultants and staff are on hand to offer guidance, help with finding resources, and assist in strategic planning, etc.
LINCS Resources
USCIS: Factsheet Form N-400, Application for Naturalization Filing Fees
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Outlines the change in fees, eligibility for fee waivers, and reduces feed for the N-400 (2024).
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ESL Video: Study for the US Citizenship Civics Test
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12 short videos based on One Nation, One People. Each video is paired with a multiple-choice listening quiz to check understanding.
ILRC: New N-400 Annotated Version
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Explains the questions, why they are asked, how to answer them, and which ones may require help from experienced attorneys or Department of Justice -accredited representatives.
Justice.gov: EOIR Recognized Organizations and Accredited Representatives Roster by State and City
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List of organizations and representatives accredited to practice immigration law and represent petitioners in U.S. Immigration Court.
Literacy Volunteers Charlottesville / Albemarle: English for the Interview Video Playlist
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Twenty-seven videos focused on the entire N-400 (2024).
New Readers Press: Tricky vocabulary in Part 9 of the N-400 Application
Pearson ELT USA Team: UPDATED Naturalization Speaking Test from Voices of Freedom ​
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Videos and activities for each one of the 2008 USCIS History and Civics Test. Pair with the new One Nation, One People textbook
uscitizenpod: N-400 Scripts based on the N-400 (2024)
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Ten progressive scripts of increasing difficulty for Citizenship and English Language Learners to help them prepare for their naturalization interviews. The pdfs are fillable (to encourage digital literacy and support distance learning).