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Download full textTossey, Marvin G.; Whitford, Ellen V. – 1994
The Dorchester County Even Start Program follows the model for the National Even Start Program and provides an interdisciplinary approach planned to develop a supportive environment conducive to the improved literacy of parents and their children. Participant families of the Even Start Program must consist of at least one parent who is 16 years of…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Dropouts, Adult Literacy, Agency Cooperation
Maryland State Department of Education, 2005
This report outlines a series of findings and recommendations that illustrate both educational and economic implications for the state and its local communities. The Superintendent's Panel on Excellence in Adult Education recommends a 95% increase in the state's support of adult education and a 70% increase in local support. There are significant…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Out of School Youth, Adult Literacy, Literacy Education
Morganstern, Betty – 1993
This final performance report for the Anne Arundel County (Maryland) Public Library literacy project begins with a section that provides quantitative data. The next section compares actual accomplishments to the project goal--to provide county citizens with better access to literacy services--and the following related objectives for 1992-93: (1)…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Childrens Literature, English (Second Language)
Prince George's County Board of Education, Upper Marlboro, MD. – 1989
Since September 1988, the Prince George's County (Maryland) Board of Education and the area's Private Industry Council have worked together to provide literacy-enhancing classes at worksites for persons in the county whose jobs represent 15 different employers. These employers have recognized the problems of workers with poor literacy and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Adult Students
National Inst. for Work and Learning, Washington, DC. – 1987
A study examined existing collaborative activities between private or public employers and adult basic education (ABE), general educational development (GED), and English as a second language (ESL) programs in Maryland's 24 local education agencies. Information was gathered directly from 16 ABE administrators (including 4 community college…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Case Studies
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. – 2001
A task force studied adult education services in Maryland. The task force heard presentations from a wide range of stakeholders, including adult learners, professional associations, administrators, practitioners, and educational researchers. The presentations confirmed that the need for adult education services in Maryland is extensive and the…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accountability, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education
