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Adult English As A Second Language Literacy Programs In The Non-Profit Sector Of Multnomah County, Oregon, Susan Edna Binford
Adult English As A Second Language Literacy Programs In The Non-Profit Sector Of Multnomah County, Oregon, Susan Edna Binford
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The present study identified and described the general education English as a Second Language (ESL) programs in Multnomah County, Oregon, offered by nonprofit organizations, in order to promote a more coordinated effort to meet the needs of the community. The study asked the following questions: 1) What are the non-profit organizations providing general adult ESL instruction in Multnomah County, Oregon?; 2) What are the nature and characteristics of these adult ESL education programs, including methods of recruiting, assessing, and tracking students?; 3) What are the methods of recruiting, training, and tracking volunteer teachers?; and 4) What, if any, ESL resource …