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Woodward, Richard G. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1973
Describes a successful high school dropout prevention program in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. (JF)
Descriptors: Adult Programs, American Indians, Dropout Prevention, Federal Programs
Witter, Evelyn – Phi Delta Kappan, 1978
The author discusses what she learned about General Education Development (G.E.D.) programs before teaching in one and while teaching in one. (IRT)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, High School Equivalency Programs, Secondary Education
Scott, Ruth; Holt, Lillabelle – Phi Delta Kappan, 1976
Explains how two faculty members at a regional campus of Ohio State University helped guide mature women back to the classroom with a minimum of travail. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Adult Students, Higher Education, Program Descriptions
Chall, Jeanne S.; And Others – Phi Delta Kappan, 1987
Analyzes the extent of adult illiteracy in the United States and identifies the major problems and needs found in the literature and in interviews with adult learners. Recommends ways to improve educational efforts and discusses what is known about effective adult literacy programs. (CJH)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Illiteracy, Literacy Education
Dahms, Alan M.; And Others – Phi Delta Kappan, 1977
Describes the College for Living program that helps mentally retarded adults learn the skills of independent living. (IRT)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adult Students, Experimental Programs
Jennings, Matthew – Phi Delta Kappan, 2003
Describes 16-week intergenerational computer tutoring program in two replacement language-arts classes called Ambassadors of the Computer Age. Special-needs middle-school students improved their language-arts skills while teaching older adults how to use computer technology. (PKP)
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Computer Literacy, Educational Innovation, Intergenerational Programs
Kleinfeld, Judith – Phi Delta Kappan, 1987
To guide Alaskan Natives and minority students from adolescence to productive adulthood, the Yukon-Koyukuk school district's Postsecondary Counselor Program has successfully developed academic and urban survival skills. The program tracks students through programs, hospitals, and centers. The model could be adapted for students seeking employment…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Alaska Natives, Counselors, Cultural Context
Lynch, Ann Q.; And Others – Phi Delta Kappan, 1985
Institutions prarticipating in the Higher Education for Adult Mental Health Project created model programs to enhance the quality of their responses to growing numbers of adult students. This article describes the project and summarizes the efforts of 18 participating institutions located in the southern United States. (PGD)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Adult Students
