Hearings on reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1965 focus on programs that provide training and professional development opportunities for teachers under Title V, and Continuing Postsecondary Education Program and Planning under Title I. Attention is directed to problems confronting the teaching profession at all educational levels and federal responses to these problems, which include teacher shortages. Consideration is given to a bill, H. R. 2805, which would amend the Higher Education Act to create a program supporting midcareer teacher training programs for individuals with expertise in mathematics and science. The text of the bill is included, as well as the prepared statements of various education leaders. It is suggested that Title I can provide a mechanism for improving educational opportunities for nontraditional students and for enhancing the quality of lifelong learning. A bill, H.R. 1473, focuses on institutional development and change to serve the adult learner. It would provide competitive grants to colleges to adapt programs both on and off the campus to nontraditional students. Supplementary materials include: "Guidelines for Professional Preparation of Reading Teachers" (including a checklist on attitudes, concepts, and skills) by the International Reading Association and, "Adult Learners: Key to the Nation's Future" by the Commission on Higher Education and the Adult Learner. (SW)