This narrative report provides descriptive information on the Louisiana adult education program. The report compares accomplishments to goals established for fiscal year 1986; defines reasons for slippage in areas in which goals have not been met; and determines on a statewide basis the average cost per student. Some of the highlights of the…

Through in-depth interviews, the motivation and experience of 40 Elderhostel participants, aged 60 to 80, were studied and personal stories were collected. This information was analyzed within the framework of relevant psychosocial and gerontological theory and research. The findings identified some general characteristics of the population,…

This special issue of a quarterly newsletter describes a number of approaches to staff development in adult basic education and English-as-a-Second-Language programs being practiced in New York City. It includes an editorial about the necessity of making the resource commitment to provide full-time jobs and decent health coverage for staff.…

Illiteracy is a social and economic problem in South Carolina. In 1980, 445,202 persons in the state, 25 years of age or older, had less than an elementary school education. In relation to other states, South Carolina is ranked second according to the percentage of the adult population with less than high school completion. Statistics show that…

Although volunteer tutors traditionally have formed the basis of the programs of Laubach Literacy Action and Literacy Volunteers of America, volunteers have begun to play a greater role in adult literacy instruction provided through community-based organizations, correctional institutions, churches, and federally funded adult basic education.…

This instructional module on stereotypes of aging is one in a block of 10 modules designed to provide the human services worker who works with older adults with basic information regarding the aging process. An introduction provides an overview of the module content. A listing of general objectives follows. Three sections present informative…

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…

A program was designed at Miami-Dade Community College (South Campus) to meet the educational needs and interests of single parents/displaced homemakers by providing recruitment, counseling, financial aid referrals, job placement referrals, and career selection assistance. Nontraditional vocational and occupational programs were emphasized. During…

Technology is changing the way literacy is being taught to adults, and it is also bringing new sets of problems and challenges for adult basic education programs. Some of the problems associated with the new technology include rapid changes in computers, leading to indecision in purchasing and uncertainty in use, and lack of appropriate software…

Courses that address the needs of adult learners to better understand marketplace issues and options and to develop effective financial planning, management and decision-making skills are fairly common in community, technical, and junior colleges. A study was conducted to determine the status of such consumer-related studies, identify colleges…

This booklet is a step-by-step explanation of how Gloucester County, Virginia, developed a solid and effective affiliate of Literacy Volunteers of America. It begins with a history of People Organized for Worthwhile Education of Residents (Project POWER). A discussion follows of the planning for this 1-year program for the development of a support…

A pilot project in computer-assisted learning was conducted to allow adults who have not succeeded in traditional education programs to work independently at their own level and receive regular constructive feedback. The project was also intended for adults requiring specialized training to get this training in their community and improve their…

This book is the result of a grant to develop and implement a program designed to enable adult female offenders, parolees, and probationers to enroll in and complete educational programs, develop job search skills, increase their self-esteem, and be placed in jobs. Chapter 1 describes the one year the program operated in South Carolina. It…

The Georgia Governor's Task Force on Adult Literacy conducted a study to determine the extent of adult illiteracy in the state, develop a program to deal with illiteracy, and make recommendations to the state for a future course of action to reduce the problem. The task force arrived at a working definition of adult literacy that included three…

Responding to an inquiry from a state that does not fund noncredit instruction but that is under pressure to reconsider its position, the American Council on Education conducted a survey to determine what states fund noncredit postsecondary education for adults and what types of training are funded. In the spring and summer of 1986, two…