The Equipped for the Future (EFF) project of the National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) helps adult learners (and their tutors) develop literacy skills with a focus on "real life" lessons. This paper discusses projects in California public libraries that use EFF. A sidebar describes LINCS (Literacy Information and Communication System)…

This document contains a proposal developed by a task force of counseling and guidance leaders to provide a common base from which to affect a reform in counseling and guidance in California. The proposal emphasizes the importance of comprehensive counseling and guidance planning. Sections on introduction, history, statement of purpose, and…

PUBLIC SCHOOL ADULT EDUCATION IN CALIFORNIA HAS DEVELOPED FROM A REMEDIAL AND ELEMENTARY PROGRAM TO ONE MEETING THE CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF ADULTS. TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND TO HELP SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS SEEKING EXCELLENCE IN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS, THE HANDBOOK HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE CHAPTERS ON FEDERAL AID, STANDARDS FOR PROGRAM…

Community services programs for the Foothill Community College District are described and statistics indicating their level of activity for 1970-71 are presented. This progress report also includes a 5-year budget projection and future program plans. The recreation program includes structured and unstructured athletic and recreational events. A…

THE FIRST PART OF THIS DOCUMENT, RELATIVE TO GUIDELINES FOR ORGANIZING LOCAL ADVISORY GROUPS FOR ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS INVOLVING MEXICAN AMERICANS IN THE SOUTHWEST, SETS FORTH THE OBJECTIVES, COMPOSITIONS, AND OPERATIONS OF LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES, INDICATES STEPS IN CONDUCTING INITIAL MEETINGS EITHER WITHOUT A CURRENT PROJECT OR AFTER A…

A detailed account of the establishment of an educational program at Marin County Jail, along with background information, is provided in the document. A discussion of inmate educational programs throughout the country examines inmate needs, facilities, staffing, and funding. Marin County school system interaction with penal institutions, its law…

This report on the current status of state advisory councils on adult education contains data concerning the 1975 and 1980 status of state councils in the 50 states. It consists of an introduction, four sections, and an appendix. Provided in the introduction are some conclusions of a 1975 survey on state advisory councils on adult education as…

This report profiles 39 programs that were funded by minigrants from Section 310 of the Adult Education Act in either 1984/85 or 1985/86. The following are among the instructional programs or products developed with the minigrant funds: an evaluation of targeted recruitment for competency-based adult education (CBAE); a self-assessment model; a…

This document examines emerging issues and opportunities for community-based organization (CBO) involvement in welfare reform. The document begins with a brief section of background information on past CBO involvement in helping families move from welfare to work. The next section answers policy questions pertaining to the following issues: (1)…

Workplace mentoring has been identified as an important aspect of work-based learning in projects conducted under the School-to-Work Opportunities Act. By establishing relationships with caring and competent adults who can provide emotional support and facilitate skill development, less-experienced youths and adults are more likely to bridge the…