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Birman, Dina; Oberoi, Ashmeet K.; Garcia, Maria Fernanda; Haarlammert, Miryam; Leiva, Massiel; Lane, Alexandra; Culbreth, Caroline; Taylor, Hanna; Ruiz-Sorrentini, Andrea; Trickett, Edison J. – Journal of Adolescent Research, 2022
We report on a grounded theory study of late-arriving immigrant youth (LIY) who arrived in the United States at 16-18 years of age and were referred to daytime General Education Diploma (D-GED) programs. These programs provide an alternate path to a high school diploma for youth with insufficient knowledge of English to complete graduation…
Descriptors: Immigrants, High School Equivalency Programs, Day Programs, Latin Americans
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Schwartz, Joni – Adult Literacy Education, 2021
In this response article, the author agrees with Jacobson that the labeling of individuals as "hard to serve" is unfortunate and misdirected in that it suggests that these students are somehow deficient and are the problem rather than identifying complex systemic issues that make some adult education programs necessary in the first…
Descriptors: Labeling (of Persons), Disadvantaged, Adult Education, Access to Education
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Polleck, Jody; Yarwood, Jordan – Preventing School Failure, 2020
Conducted in an urban alternative education program for adolescents ages 17-21, this study provides an overview of a professional development program that sought to support teachers in developing unit plans that incorporated backwards design principles and culturally relevant and sustaining instruction. The authors offer a qualitative thematic…
Descriptors: Nontraditional Education, Urban Education, Faculty Development, Academic Achievement
CASAS - Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems, 2018
The California Department of Education (CDE) provides adult literacy services to one-fifth of adults enrolled in the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) program in the United States. The adult education program addresses literacy needs of individuals by providing adults with the skills and knowledge necessary to (a) gain employment or…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Federal Legislation, Labor Legislation
CASAS - Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems, 2017
The California Department of Education (CDE) provides adult literacy services to one-fifth of adults enrolled in the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) program in the United States. The adult education program addresses literacy needs of individuals by providing adults with the skills and knowledge necessary to (a) gain employment or…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Federal Legislation, Adult Literacy, Labor Force Development