This document provides an overview of programs and activities in adult and secondary education, along with statistical data about adult education efforts in the United States. The first part of the document presents seven short sections about council functions and programs in adult education. Included in these sections is the following information: council response to the proposed Adult Education Consolidation Bill; council's functions; descriptions of outstanding programs and professionals throughout the country; the council at work; a historical overview of the Adult Education Act, 1966-1981; a summary of major revisions in the Adult Education Act, 1966-1981; and a list of state directors of adult education. The second part of the report contains 13 tables that present statistical data on the following topics: state allotments for adult basic education; state expenditures; 1981 level of effort in relation to need; number of organizations providing English (second language) or bilingual education; full-time employees in adult basic and secondary education; part-time employees in adult basic and secondary education; race/ethnic group of participants in functional levels 1 and 2 by state; sex and age of participants in basic and secondary programs; number of participants upon entry into program by state; achievements of program participants; and number of participants leaving the program and their reasons. (KC)