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Regional ESL Recycling Program Success

Learn about a successful ESL recycling program that educates newcomers on oil recycling and motivates them to spread the message in their communities. Tailored to local areas, with trusted teachers and fun materials, this program has reached over 12,000 students in various languages.

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Regional ESL Recycling Program Success

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  1. Multi-Jurisdiction Programs: using a consultant to develop regional approaches Connie Cloak, C2 Alternative Services California Used Oil/Household Waste 2009 Training & Conference November 4, 2009

  2. “The Family Car” ESL lesson • Spanish-language • media • regional outreach events • bilingual recycling hotlines

  3. Adult ESL Classes • Mostly newcomers, very diverse • No need to translate • Trusted source of information • Motivated learners • Teachers expert in communicating with multicultural population

  4. ESL Partnership Objectives • Produce materials that are useful in teaching & learning English… • …and that are flexible and fun to use in a wide variety of classrooms • Students leave the classroom with specific knowledge about how to recycle used oil and filters… • …and the motivation to tell others in their communities what they have learned.

  5. How it Works • Tailored to each local area: students receive specific oil recycling information. • ESL teachers are oriented to the lesson and key messages. • Teachers receive a stipend upon completion of a class record form. • All class materials are provided, including various teaching aids.

  6. lesson started OUTCOMES to Date • Currently in use in about 30 jurisdictions in 20 counties • 1,240 classes taught to date, well over 12,000 students • Over 50 different languages • Increased collection of used motor oil 7%

  7. Regional Spanish Outreach • radio and print media have coverage ranging from very local to broadly regional • events may draw from a wide region • bilingual hotlines: very flexible and cost-effective method.

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