Adult basic education practitioners in Florida are being faced with new work force development program requirements as a result of recent legislation. This technical assistance paper is designed to provide local adult education administrators and teachers with information to help them to implement Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Workplace Readiness Skills programs more effectively. The paper addresses the following areas: (1) courses for ABE students, related definitions, and course progression; (2) student eligibility, assessment, and accountability; (3) student services including initial intake, orientation, retention, and follow-up; (4) classroom instruction, including curriculum frameworks and alternative assessments; and (5) staff development. A directory of technical assistance directors and consultants organized by the five regions of the state, and a state-level staff directory are included in the paper. (KC)