ESOL Orientation

Learner Contract / Goal Inventory

Remembering what you have learned about yourself and your goals, please complete the Learner Contract / Goal Inventory as accurately as possible. This goal list will help your teacher plan activities that will help you meet these specific goals. In order for the list to be helpful, please check all goals that are appropriate for you.

Personal Goals

improve my functional, communication skills in English
____carry on a conversation in English at a social event
____carry on a conversation in English with my family
____meet with my children's teacher and have a discussion in English
____write notes to my children's teacher in English
____help my children with their school work
____participate in school events
____complete school forms
____improve self confidence and self esteem
____read signs, labels, menus, maps, schedules, instructions, bills, leases, contracts, etc
____read newspapers, magazines and books
____use an English dictionary
____read and write letters
____improve my writing skills
____improve my computer skills
____get an email address
____understand how to surf the net
____apply for citizenship
____register to vote
____get a driver's license
____apply for a library card
____participate in community events
____write my representatives
____learn more about political issues (community / state / national)
____learn more about health issues
____learn more about community services

Work / Career Goals

____read all necessary materials for a job search
____use a telephone to inquire about a job
____complete a resume
____complete a job application
____communicate appropriately in an interview
____make a follow-up call about your application
____respond appropriately to an employer's decision, whether accepted or rejected
____obtain a job
____keep my current job
____improve work-related communication skills
____read, understand and complete work-related forms, reports, etc.
____obtain a promotion where I work
____pass work-related tests

Educational Goals

____enter a vocational program
____pass the TOFEL
____get off public assistance
____improve upon the English skills I have
____progress one ESOL level in the program
____prepare for the workplace
____complete the ESOL program
____enter the ABE-ASE program
____pass the GED
____enter college

Other goals not mentioned ___________________________________________
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Of all the goals we have talked about and you have indicated, name three that are most important to you. Are these short-term or long-term goals?

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Look again at your goal activities and name one short-term and one long-term goal that you consider important

_________________________________ short-term

_________________________________ long-term

In order to achieve my personal, career and educational goals, I will do the following:

1) attend school _______ days a month
2) actively participate in class    Yes ___     No ___
3) actively participate in analyzing any barriers to learning    Yes ___     No ___
4) speak English at home and at other social events    Yes ___    No ___
5) read newspapers, magazines or books in English   Yes ___     No ___
6) watch ____ hours of English TV a week
7) listen to English radio ______ hours a week
8) study at home    Yes  ___    No ____
9) other_________________________________

From the list below, please check a primary and a secondary goal that you can achieve this year. If you can achieve only one this year, check just one.

obtain a job __retain current job __improve current job __get a GED __enter vocational training __improve English language skills __obtain citizenship __other

I have honestly defined my goals to the best of my ability. I understand that the staff of Odessa College Adult Education is here to help me realize these goals and responsibilities. In this contract, I have promised to do only those things I am willing and capable of doing.

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