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Article: Evidence-based practice for lifelong learning: adult education programs may soon have to set performance standards in order to continue to receive funding. Data that is carefully collected and analyzed can be used to manage programs and improve teaching and services.
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- Leadership
- Article date:
- November 1, 2008
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In the 2006-2007 school year, more than 1.15 million students were enrolled in programs designed to provide diverse educational opportunities to meet adult learner needs. Adult education classes are offered in 10 program areas, and through these diverse programs, California meets the continuing education needs of a broad spectrum of its population.
Typically, adult education students are highly motivated to learn and achieve. They often juggle family, jobs and difficult personal circumstances to attend classes. While enrolled in classes, they want to know if they are making progress.
The adult education administrator today faces a wide variety of ...