For every school district with a formal adult education program, creative solutions to many K-12 issues may very well be right in their own backyard, and virtually free of cost. For district leaders, understanding the mission and the funding issues surrounding adult education are the first steps in understanding how their program can better serve the needs of the district. The second step is to talk with the leaders of their adult school to find out which programs have the highest attendance. Parent education is another important aspect of adult education that all districts should use to maximum advantage. Courses could be developed around topics such as parenting for special needs students, family member interaction or effective parenting techniques. Remember that the parents of K-12 students are always potential students for the adult school. It is important for adult programs to submit articles for each school's newsletter, Web site or e-mail announcements. This all leads to better marketing for the programs and more discussion with K-12 principals about what resources are available.