Tutor Resource Links

Kahn Academy: Kahn Academy has great videos and activities for Math, History, Civics and Politics, and Grammar. Use in class or create a Tutor/Student classroom on the website to send supplemental work home with your learners. *This website is designed for k-12, but there is a lot of great content for all levels of adult learners to support in class lesson plans. This is a PDE approved website for supplemental resources. Check out the Khan Academy App for smartphones, too.

Math with Mr. Jay - (tutor recommended!) a great YouTube channel that outlines math concepts and how to solve problems. Subscribe for easy access!

Read Works: ReadWorks.org is a great resource for both ABE and ESL learners. It offers supplemental reading and activities in an online classroom setting. Reading passages and other features can be printed out, too! Features include audio, activities, and a great range of skill level and topics to explore in class or as homework.

EngVid Tutor Recommendation for Grammar Resources: https://www.engvid.com/english-teacher/rebecca/ 

12 Verb Tenses Resource Page: Curated by tutor Deb Barnes, this Dashboard is packed full with live links to tried and true Verb tenses resources.

Turtle Diary - This free resource has it all! Math, science, geography, ELA, and even typing games for beginners. Fantastic resource for both ESL and ABE students. Tutor Recommended!

K5 Learning - K5 has some great basic math worksheets for lower level math learners. Free and easy to use! - submitted/recommended by tutor Nancy W.

Teaching Skills That Matter (TSTM) Website and Toolkit - The Teaching the Skills That Matter in Adult Education project (TSTM) through LINC_ED trains teachers to integrate the skills that matter to adult students using approaches that work across critical topics. Using the project's tools and training, adult education teachers can teach the transferable skills students need in these critical contexts. Topics include: Civics education, Digital literacy, Financial literacy, Health literacy, and Workforce preparation. See the Videos menu for some great videos that highlight this resource!

Newsela.com: Newsela is another great resource for both ABE and ESL learners. It offers supplemental reading and activities online. Features include audio, activities, and a great range of skill level and topics to explore in class or as homework.

FreeRice.com – Great Practice Activities for Different subjects. Participating in these activities also fosters the donation of food to in need communities worldwide. Per their website, “For each correct answer, 10 grains of rice are donated through the World Food Programme to help end hunger.”

Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) - These OWL resources will help with the writing process: (pre-writing (invention), developing research questions and outlines, composing thesis statements, and proofreading). There are sections on grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and more. 

Math.com, The World of Math Online: Free online study resources for practicing math from fractions and decimals to calculus. This site is designed by grade level and is targeted more for school aged students. Information is valuable but is only available in online format.

Secret Worlds, The Universe Within: Learn about measurement and scientific notation by comparing the distances of the natural world.

Jefferson Lab Science Games and Puzzles: Science knowledge games, puzzles, and other activities.

Micron.com’s Math In the Workplace – math problems based on job skills needed in specific professions. Fantastic resource to align in-class exercises with CCRS standards set forth by the PDE

Micron.com’s Lesson Plans – for STEM related lessons (and some pre-developed presentations) listed by subject and K-12 level of difficulty. These are designed for large classrooms, so adjustment to individual class needs may be required. Spectacular resource for ideas.

Digital Skills Library - The Digital Skills Library is an open repository of free learning resources designed to help all adult learners develop the digital skills needed to achieve their personal, civic, educational, and career goals.   The library is managed by the EdTech Center @ World Education. All resources within this library have been curated by educators to align to the Seattle Digital Equity Initiative Digital Skills Framework. 

US Career Institute - English Grammar Resource Bank - This site page provides a list of Grammar and Writing resources fro all levels of ABE and ESL students. Use them as needed. This site is specific to the U.S. Career Institute, which is an educational institution that offers degrees and certificates in a variety of industries/disciplines. 

News For You Online - A great resource for current event articles - especially if you work with beginning to low intermediate ESL student. The resource is very smart phone friendly! Students may have the password to use for homework. NOTE: this is a paid subscription and requires a password to access. There is no login required for this resource, only a password. The Password is: 370549 

engVid - Free resource with 1770 video lessons by experienced native-speaker teachers. Classes cover English grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, IELTS, TOEFL, and more. Subscribe to Youtube videos for your favorite instructor, too! 

• EngVid Tutor Recommendation for Grammar Resources: https://www.engvid.com/english-teacher/rebecca/ 

Lib Guides at Hagerstown Community College: the is a Library guide to resources used by the ESL program at HCC. Tutor Recommended!

Quill - Quill's nonprofit mission is to now build both reading and writing skills through free, OER content across the curriculum. Over the coming years, we will be building a library of free ELA, social studies, and science activities that engage students in deeper thinking through writing prompts that provide immediate feedback.  Good supplemental assignments.

Turtle Diary - This free resource has it all! Math, sceince, geograpy, ELA, and even typing games for beginners. Fantastic resource for both ESL and ABE students. Tutor Recommended!

Teaching Skills That Matter (TSTM) Website and Toolkit - The Teaching the Skills That Matter in Adult Education project (TSTM) through LINC_ED trains teachers to integrate the skills that matter to adult students using approaches that work across critical topics. Using the project's tools and training, adult education teachers can teach the transferable skills students need in these critical contexts. Topics include: Civics education, Digital literacy, Financial literacy, Health literacy, and Workforce preparation. See the Videos menu for some great videos that highlight this resource!

Quizlet -  Quizlet is a free quiz making resources for all sorts of topics! Great for Vocabulary, Math, Science, and other topic quiz creation. Check it out!

The Mixxer - a free virtual language exchange site using Skype by Dickinson College, The Mixxer is designed to connect language learners around the world so that everyone is both student and teacher. Signup for free to find a language partner. Help them practice your native language while they help you practice theirs.

Flippity.net - This FREE resource allows you to create your own games to use in the classroom and online! Use the available templates or create your own. Games can be useful tools to support learning, enhance practice, and add some fun to the session! 

Mango Languages – this is a great supplemental resource for all learners who have a Library Card through the Franklin County Library System. Log on and join in! There are many language learning experiences to choose from.

USA Learns* – Includes a variety of English Language (reading, writing, vocab, grammar, pronunciation, listening, life skills, etc.) and EL Civics resources and activities (no cost, but account registration is required) This resource also has phone/tablet apps available for ESL students to use outside of class!

Read Works: ReadWorks.org is a great resource for both ABE and ESL learners. It offers supplemental reading and activities in an online classroom setting. Reading passages and other features can be printed out, too! Features include audio, activities, and a great range of skill level and topics to explore in class or as homework.

Newsela.com: Newsela is another great resource for both ABE and ESL learners. It offers supplemental reading and activities online. Features include audio, activities, and a great range of skill level and topics to explore in class or as homework.

Learn American English Online – Includes English Language learning skill levels , activities, and videos, and is kept up to date by the website owner. Great supplemental, work-at-home resource!

FreeRice.com – Great Practice Activities for Different subjects. Participating in these activities also fosters the donation of food to in need communities worldwide. Per their website, “For each correct answer, 10 grains of rice are donated through the World Food Programme to help end hunger.”

Digital Skills Library - The Digital Skills Library is an open repository of free learning resources designed to help all adult learners develop the digital skills needed to achieve their personal, civic, educational, and career goals.   The library is managed by the EdTech Center @ World Education. All resources within this library have been curated by educators to align to the Seattle Digital Equity Initiative Digital Skills Framework. 

Pumarosa.com – Speaking and Listening Exercises, EL Civics Exercises (different ESL levels, designed for Spanish speakers)

Vocabulary.Co.IL – Vocabulary Builder Activities and games to reinforce vocabulary, sight words, and other topics you may be using with your students. Great for low level readers/ELLs

Minnesota Literacy Council – Lesson Plans, Plus Great Activities and Information!– Great resource for very beginning to low level English Language lesson plans and activities. Free lesson plans and print-ables available, too.

Lanternfish Phonics Worksheets and Teaching Resources – Printable phonics and reading resources (ABE/ESL)

Digital Literacy Standards with Correlations: This fillable pdf is a useful tool for digital skills in a pair or tutor group! Use the framework as a reflective tool to ascertain the current and subsequent levels of learners, areas of content that aligns with learning plans, and as a tool to measure needed progress in specific areas of growth. 

PA Adult Education Resources (PAAER) Tutor Page: This page is chock full of great tutor resources that are State-approved! Check out the great resources and learning opportunities, and check often. New information is added regularly!

PA Adult Education Resources (PAAER) PD Portal: This site offers everything from initial basic tutor training to lesson plans and standards supported frameworks. This site requires the login in and password which you received during your tutor onboarding process. If you don't already have a login for this site, see your program coordinator for assistance to receive one. 

PA Adult Ed Resources Volunteer Tutor and Classroom Aide Webinar Series (2021 -2023) - These webinars are designed to address and provide solutions for common questions about classroom management, instruction practices, and curriculum supplements. 

2022-2023 PA State Adult Education Guidelines: The Annual publication from the PDE that determines local program policies in terms of tutor and teacher guidance and expectations as well as fiscal stewardship. 

Adult Education Teacher Competencies - Standards-based competencies for all Adult Education instructors - both paid and volunteer- to familiarize and utilize as a pathway for student success

English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) - Frequently review these supportive lesson planning standards that will help your students grow toward success. PDE structures all competencies and assessment standards for ELLs on the ELPS. 

Teaching Skills That Matter (TSTM) Website and Toolkit - The Teaching the Skills That Matter in Adult Education project (TSTM) through LINC_ED trains teachers to integrate the skills that matter to adult students using approaches that work across critical topics. Using the project's tools and training, adult education teachers can teach the transferable skills students need in these critical contexts. Topics include: Civics education, Digital literacy, Financial literacy, Health literacy, and Workforce preparation. See the Videos menu for some great videos that highlight this resource!

ProLiteracy

ProLiteracy Education Network– ProLiteracy Education Network offers wonderful resources for professional development and work at your own pace tutor trainings. Tutors must have their own account to access this information. If you don’t already have an account, the Coordinator can provide directions on how to gain access to this free-to-you content!

EL/Civics Online - EL/Civics Online is a unique professional development opportunity for ESL instructors and volunteers who wish to incorporate EL/Civics content into their adult ESL classrooms.  

The WIOA Manual: Implementing WIOA In Adult Education – The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a legislative act passed at the federal level which provides funding for State programs like ours. This handy printable PDF guide is a solid resource for learning how to integrate  (WIOA) requirements into the adult learning classroom. 

Minnesota Literacy Council – Lesson Plans, Plus Great Activities and Information!– Great resource for very beginning to low level English Language lesson plans and activities. Free lesson plans and print-ables available, too. 

FCLC Curated Lesson Plans - These lesson plans have been scanned and uploaded by FCLC Staff to support your diverse lesson plan needs! The link takes you to a Google Folder that will be added to as new material is located. Find one of your lesson plans extremely effective or engaging? Send us your plan and materials and we'll upload here and credit the submitting tutor!