Conference papers are presented from a meeting that was convened in order to provide an opportunity for practitioners and experts in the fields of literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), and parental involvement to discuss issues of importance in the implementation of educational programs for adults and out-of-school youth. The conference papers are organized into five sections. The first section includes papers that address multiple issues of importance to those involved in the fight against illiteracy. These range from the social and economic implications to specific methodological concerns and strategies to meet the needs of this population. The second section, devoted to ESL, contains articles discussing curriculum and instruction, assessment, methodology, and program implementation. Section 3 provides the basic components for effectively promoting parental involvement in the educational process. The fourth section features selected programs that have demonstrated unique characteristics of excellence. The final section covers specific topics pertinent to the area of adult literacy/ESL education, including the impact of new immigration laws, networking, and public policy. In addition, a list of Family English Literacy Programs throughout the nation is provided with a brief profile and the name of a contact person. (Author/GLR)