This study circle was created by the National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL). The study circle is part of NCSALL's efforts to help connect research and practice in the field of adult basic education and adult literacy. The Adult Student Persistence Study Circle is one of a series of study circles that NCSALL has developed to help staff developers and practitioners organize and conduct professional development that helps practitioners read, discuss, and use research to improve their practice. This study circle is designed for 10 1/2 hours, divided into three sessions of 3 1/2 hours each. There are four main sections in this guide: (1) The introduction "About Study Circles" and "About the Adult Student Persistence Study Circle Guide"; (2) "Steps for Facilitating the Adult Student Persistence Study Circle"; (3) "Note to Facilitator: Suggestions for Organizing a Follow-up Session; and (4) "Tips for Facilitating a Study Circle."