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Fore, David A. – 1991
This document describes Even Start, a new federal family literacy program that combines early childhood education, parenting education, and adult literacy education. The program is based on the collaboration of community organizations and provides a new range of services. These services include family-centered education programs that involve…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Agency Cooperation, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention
Download full textOffice of Vocational and Adult Education (ED), Washington, DC. Adult Learning and Literacy Clearinghouse. – 1996
The fact sheets in this packet provide updated information about the following: (1) the Federal Adult Education and Literacy Program; (2) the major estimates and definitions of adult illiteracy in the United States; (3) volunteerism; (4) the Division of Adult Education and Literacy Clearinghouse; (5) literacy education for older adults; (6) adult…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Clearinghouses, Correctional Education
Tracy-Mumford, Fran – Office of Educational Research and Improvement, 1999
The year 1998 was one of immense change for adult learning and literacy, as significant new legislation was passed and the field headed more deeply into the mainstream. Along with these developments came greater demands for program accountability, expanded strategic alliances and partnerships, new instructional methodologies, changes in public…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Accountability, Learning Experience, Public Policy
