Start a Citizenship Program

The following set of resources can help you start a citizenship program. Use these resources to both develop and maintain a high-quality citizenship instruction program. This set of resources is a one-stop-shop for everything from the elements of a high-quality citizenship instruction program to information on how to develop a citizenship course curriculum and syllabus, choose a textbook, administer and coordinate a citizenship program, orient and retain students, and use volunteers to support your program. In addition to these resources, the train and develop staff section will help you ensure your program staff and administration can successfully implement your program.

Guide to the Adult Citizenship Education Content Standards and Foundation Skills (PDF, 181.92 KB)
Adult Citizenship Education Sample Curriculum for a High Beginning ESL Level Course (PDF, 3.32 MB)
USCIS Adult Citizenship Education Program Development Guide: Building an Adult Citizenship Program (PDF, 8.19 MB)
Department Of Justice Recognition and Accreditation Program: Building Legal Capacity in your Organization (PDF, 77.68 KB)
Elements of Program Quality for Adult Citizenship Education (PDF, 671.99 KB)
Providing Citizenship Education in the Workplace (PDF, 477.3 KB)
Providing Holistic Orientation to Promote Retention (PDF, 460.88 KB)
Open Entry/Open Exit vs. Managed Enrollment (PDF, 456.58 KB)
Strategies for Improving Post-Test Rates in a Citizenship Program (PDF, 142.01 KB)
Building a Course Syllabus (PDF, 450.86 KB)
Choosing a Textbook for your Citizenship Class (PDF, 459.45 KB)
Using Volunteers to Enhance Your Adult Citizenship Program (PDF, 471.89 KB)
Civics and Citizenship Toolkit
Program Administration, Program Development, and Curriculum Resources:

Last Reviewed/Updated:

03/04/2020