Mar 15, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog SVC 
    
2025-2026 Catalog SVC

ELA 010 - ELA Orientation


Credits: 8
Variable Credit Course: Yes

Lecture Hours: 88
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Orientation for English language learners to the Adult ELA program and college resources and services. Through educational interviewing and CASAS assessment students are supported in identifying educational and career goals and in appropriate course registration.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Begin a course of study that leads to English language acquisition necessary for college and career readiness. Orientation to the Basic Education for Adults program, and a general introduction to the resources and services available at Skagit Valley College. Assessment of the student in the subjects of Reading Writing, Listening, and Speaking, and placement in an appropriate level of ESL. Understand classroom expectations and barriers to participation. Identify initial educational and/or career goals.

Course Contents
  1. Assesemnt and placement
  2. Classroom expectations and barriers
  3. College resources and services.
  4. Goal setting


Instructional Units: 8