The introductory chapter of the Lifeprints text used in the classroom centers on neighborhoods and community services in the area. The instructor can guide students as they navigate the various websites and gather much needed information about their new community. It is hoped that once students gain proficiency using this website they would explore other community services not located on this webpage. It is hoped that this website will continue to grow as it is implemented into the ESL curriculum. As students use the website their input will be used to guide its growth.
Students can add community services that they found helpful.
For example, students could share a doctor's office with a Spanish speaking nurse or want grocery store stocks a particular item. By sharing their experiences students need not feel isolated and out of touch with their new surroundings.