Living in America tear resource series #6

"Developed originally by BOCES Geneseo Migrant Center with funding from a U.S. Education Department Office of Vocational and Adult Education, English Literacy and Civics Education Demonstration Grant ... Curriculum developers, Karen Yamamoto, Jane Hogan ; contributors, Patricia Edwards, Timothy J. Sparling ; graphic designer, Eva McKendry"--title page verso

Unit 1. Getting a lawyer -- Unit 2. Communicating with neighbors and the police -- Unit 3. Understanding community responsibilities -- Unit 4. Understanding a lease -- Unit 5. Maintaining housing

This book is designed to help new learners of English address the challenge of dealing with a new and unfamiliar legal system, so they can understand their rights under U.S. law and develop confidence in accessing legal services when necessary

"Item #2531"--page [4] of cover

"Curriculum tailored to the needs, interests, and language proficiency of literacy-level adult English Language Learners (ELLs). Originally developed primarily for migrant farmworkers, the curriculum is now designed to address the needs of any ELL with very limited literacy and oral skills"--page 8