Citizenship & Naturalization in 2025: What Adult Educators Need to Know

About This Session

Description

In 2025, the landscape of U.S. citizenship is evolving, and so must our approach to adult education.

This session provides a timely update on naturalization trends, policy changes, and procedural shifts from USCIS. Educators will gain practical tools to align their curriculum, support lawful permanent residents, and promote civic readiness. Whether you’re new to citizenship instruction or a seasoned teacher, this session offers insights and strategies to meet the real needs of immigrant learners in Texas.

What we'll cover:

This session gives educators updated insights and tools to improve citizenship instruction in 2025.

Topics include:

  • Key USCIS changes to the N-400, test, and interview
  • Current immigration policy trends and local impact
  • Strategies for adapting curriculum to meet new requirements
  • Best practices for teaching low-literacy and mixed-level learners
  • Promoting civic readiness beyond the test
  • Free, up-to-date resources and lesson tools

You’ll also connect with fellow educators to share ideas and challenges. Leave with practical strategies to strengthen your instruction and empower students on their path to citizenship.

Topics & Focus

Primary Topic Area
topic - civics & citizenship
Session will also cover:
topic - diversity, equity & inclusion
topic - adult foundational education (HSE, ASE, ABE) 450x68

Assigned by TCALL

Texas AEL PD category - LIT
Texas AEL PD category - PAL
Texas AEL PD category - OTHER

Handouts & Materials

No handouts or materials available at this time.

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Presenter

Garcia Alvarez, Luis

Luis García-Alvarez
President, SEDES &
Senior Community Engagement Advisor, USAHello

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Audience
training session audience - classroom instructors
Level
training session level -intermediate
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Other info:

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Page checked or updated: 7/22/2025

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