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Direct linkJacquelyn Sarpong – ProQuest LLC, 2023
Academic success among adult learners is a significant concern across all of New York's boroughs, with the Bronx being particularly affected. This study aimed to examine the barriers to academic success among adult learners in the Bronx. The research utilized secondary data obtained from a previous assessment conducted at an adult learning program…
Descriptors: Barriers, Success, Academic Achievement, Urban Schools
Download full textQuint, Janet; DiMeo, Cristina – 1997
Part of a much larger study of the JOBS (Job Opportunities and Basic Skills) program, profiles were developed of programs in four communities: San Diego (California); Brooklyn (New York); Philadelphia (Pennsylvania); and Tucson (Arizona), that served welfare clients in innovative and promising ways. The case studies were conducted through site…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Case Studies, Compliance (Legal)
Bitterman, Jeanne E. – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1984
Investigates the management perspectives and the reported practices, priorities, and activities of all federally funded adult basic education programs in New York City. The views of the directors of the funded community-based organizations and those of the managers of the local education agency's program are compared. Recommendations for policy…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Community Programs, Delivery Systems, Federal Programs
Buck, Maria L. – 1999
This report describes the performance of New York City's Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) adult training providers. It discusses challenges currently faced by providers, and recommends strategies for improving the performance of the city's employment and training system, including those arising from the implementation of the Workforce…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Dislocated Workers, Employment Programs, Entry Workers
PDF pending restorationNew York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Office of the Deputy Chancellor. – 1976
This report contains the preliminary findings and recommendations of a study of the New York City Board of Education adult education programs, which was initiated in order to find ways of continuing to provide educational programs for adults in the face of budget cuts. Key objectives in a restructuring of adult education programs are identified…
Descriptors: Administration, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Programs
Koen, Susan – 1986
A study was conducted to describe and analyze the types of curricular and instructional approaches currently being used in adult literacy programs in New York City. A small representative sample of 16 programs and 48 staff members were selected for study. Information was gathered through onsite observation and interviews with 39 staff members.…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Curriculum Design
SEXTON, PATRICIA CAYO
IN THIS STUDY OF EXPERIMENTAL AND DEMONSTRATION BASIS EDUCATION PROJECTS FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTHS, VISITS WERE MADE TO THE JOB UPGRADING PROJECT (NORTH RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA), THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROJECT (DETROIT), THE LANE COUNTY YOUTH PROJECT (EUGENE, OREGON), JOB OPPORTUNITIES, THROUGH BETTER SKILLS (CHICAGO), THE YMCA…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Audiovisual Aids, Blacks, Class Size
Literacy Assistance Center, New York, NY. – 1990
The New York City Adult Literacy Initiative is described and evaluated. The program served about 50,000 adult learners in program year 1988-89. The initiative includes programs of the City University of New York, the New York City Board of Education, community-based organizations under the direction of the Community Development Agency, and three…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Community Organizations, Costs
FRIEDMAN, CLARA H.; AND OTHERS – 1967
ONE OF THE FIRST CONCERNS OF THE PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COUNCIL AFTER IT WAS APPOINTED UNDER TITLE I OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965, WAS TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE ALL FEDERALLY SUPPORTED EXTENSION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS, ADULT VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, ADULT BASIC…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adult Vocational Education
Literacy Assistance Center, New York, NY. – 1987
Following an introduction, this final report presents the bulk of its information in sections on (1) the literacy services of the City University of New York, community-based organizations, and the New York City Board of Education; and (2) the literacy services of the New York City public library. Within the first section, the following subjects…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills
Literacy Assistance Center, New York, NY. – 1992
The New York City Adult Literacy Initiative served 54,568 adults in sponsored classes in fiscal 1990-91. The program is administered through six agencies, including the public schools, City University of New York, a community development agency, and three public library systems. The Literacy Assistance Center was established to provide technical…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Costs
Literacy Assistance Center, New York, NY. – 1986
Following an introduction that states the Adult Literacy Initiative's objectives for fiscal year 1985, this final report presents the bulk of its information in sections on (1) the literacy services of the City University of New York, community-based organizations, and the New York City Board of Education; and (2) the literacy services of the New…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn. Office of Educational Assessment. – 1985
The Adult Basic Education/High School Equivalency Services Program of the New York City Board of Education's Office of Adult and Continuing Education provides services for out-of-school youth and adults at over 300 sites throughout the city. Instruction is provided in the areas of basic literacy, basic education, high school equivalency, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Students
YALA Journal, 1990
The YALA journal is an annual publication of the Young Adult Learning Academy (YALA) in New York City, New York. This journal, one of many YALA publications and projects, was designed to encourage students to assume active roles in their education and to present their ideas, feelings, and craft to others. The YALA was established in 1984 to…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Creative Writing, Dropout Programs, Dropouts
Drennan, Henry T., Ed. – Library Journal, 1964
This group of articles examines various library programs and services for the disadvantaged. Among the activities which the articles describe are--(1) library programs in metropolitan areas which can reach and motivate the poor in the slums, (2) Federal programs which support library services, (3) ways in which libraries can reach senior citizens,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Community Coordination, Coordinators, Disadvantaged
