Adult distributive education is designed to prepare out-of-school youth and adults to enter, progress, or improve their competencies in marketing and distributive occupations. Gainful employment increased job efficiency, eventual promotion, and better understanding of the economic activity in a selected field are the immediate outcomes of the adult program. Prepared by a committee of educators, this booklet discusses the goals of an adult distributive education program and provides suggestions for: (1) program planning and development, including assessing the need for a program, role of advisory committees, staffing patterns, and sources of financial support, and (2) program implementation and evaluation, including promotional activities, scheduling, instructional facilities, teaching techniques and materials, and evaluation techniques. Sample promotional devices and a student evaluation form are appended. (SB)