This collection of mathematics word problems was developed by adult learners in the Reach One Program. The first page describes the steps that led to the finished product: having learners work word problems; listing steps for solving word problems; having learners work problems according to these steps; providing a list of key words that indicate…

This handbook is a set of workshop materials that career/lifelong planning professionals, counselors, and human resource development specialists can use as a basis for presenting career planning workshops for adults. A staff guide that describes the Career Redirections for Adults workshop appears first. The remainder of the handbook is divided…

This publication contains exercises recommended for use with adult basic education students in a writing skills program. Journal exercises are suggested as an ice-breaking activity for the beginning writer. Topics are listed for directed journal entries that bridge the gap from free writing to a structured approach. "Power verbs" exercises are…

This training package consists of a print training guide to accompany an audiotape and videotape. It is designed to support adults with learning disabilities in their efforts to become trainers. Adult learners who complete the training package as part of a further education college, adult education center, day center, or self-advocacy group…

This guide, which is intended for adults in the United Kingdom, contains information about the educational and employment opportunities available to them. The following topics are discussed in the guide's 11 sections: assessing one's own learning skills and identifying available learning opportunities; locating sources of educational and career…

This document uses clear language and pictures to help adults with learning disabilities learn how other adults with learning difficulties have made the jump from courses and training into jobs and kept working. The following are among the topics discussed in Sections 1 through 9: (1) the objectives and activities of the Making the Jump project…