California EL Civics

The purpose of the EL Civics program is to support projects that demonstrate effective practices in providing and increasing access to English Literacy programs linked to civics education.

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What Is EL Civics?

The EL Civics program supports English learners in developing:

English Language Skills

Civic Participation Knowledge

Workforce Readiness

Navigation of Community Resources

Citizenship Preparation

Funded through WIOA Title II AEFLA for "integrated English literacy and civics education services to immigrants and other limited English proficient populations."

Civic Participation

Connect English learning with community engagement.

ESL + civic learning
Community projects
Parent and workforce participation

Funding: WIOA Section 231
Best For: Adult ESL programs focused on civic involvement

Citizenship Preparation

Prepare learners for the naturalization process.

Citizenship test preparation
Interview readiness
Naturalization support

Funding: WIOA Section 231
Best For: Agencies supporting future U.S. citizens

Integrated EL Civics (IELCE)

Build English skills while preparing for employment.

Workforce preparation
Literacy instruction
Career pathway support

Funding: WIOA Section 243
Best For: Programs aligning education and workforce goals

Do you have a question?

CONTACT YOUR CASAS PROGRAM SPECIALIST

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I really appreciate all the immediate assistance. Everyone in CASAS has been very helpful. For someone who is relatively new to EL Civics, I would have not survived without the guidance of the CASAS experts.

Joann Beshansky
Clovis Adult School, California