Indiana's Comprehensive Action Plan (I-CAP) provides a framework for program excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement in adult education. The action plan includes guiding principles and benchmarks for quality programs. Adult education programs are evaluated annually on these 10 established principles of program quality: educational gains; educational outcomes; retention; recruitment; program orientation; program planning, administration, and evaluation; curriculum and instruction; support services; professional development; and technology. The evaluation process is designed to measure and monitor the ability of local adult education programs to achieve high standards and implement continuous improvement at all levels. A mechanism is provided for evaluating programs based on federal law, state statute, and rule. Programs failing to meet the established benchmarks are required to submit local improvement plans addressing areas of deficiency. Regional consultants from the Division of Adult Education work with programs to address deficiencies. If measurable improvement is not shown within six months, the director of adult education assigns a State Technical Assistance Team comprised of individuals with expertise in the areas of need. Each team provides additional assistance, monitors progress, and recommends whether funding should continue. (An attachment contains the Benchmarks for Quality Programs.) (YLB)