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The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act provides the Department with funds to conduct national activities to assist states in improving program quality and capacity. The Division of Adult Education and Literacy (DAEL) uses these funds to promote the continuous improvement of adult education services. For information on topics covered under adult education, see the following specific topic pages:

• Adult Secondary Education
• Adult English Language Instruction
• Civics Education
• Family Literacy
• Health Literacy in Adult Education
• Mathematics in Adult Education and Literacy
• People with Disabilities
• Professional Development
• Reading
• Standards-Based Education
• Technology and Distance Learning
• Transitions to Postsecondary Education
• Work-Based Education
• Writing

Other resources:

• Bridges to Opportunity: Federal Adult Education Programs For the 21st Century A report to the President on Executive Order 13445. PDF (2.36MB)
• Additional Adult Education Related Links include relevant organizations and centers, useful resources, and journals or periodicals pertaining to adult education and literacy.