Youth in adult basic and literacy education programs

Series or Serial: ERIC digest; no. 246

Publisher: The Ohio State University

Published At: Columbus, OH

Date Published: 2003

Distributor: ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education, Center on Education and Training for Employment, The Ohio State University

Source Address: 1900 Kenny Road

Source City/State/Zip: Columbus Ohio 43210

Phone: 614-292-4353

Material Type: Information Analysis

Intended Audience: General

Physical Media: Print

Physical Description: 4 p

Subjects: Adult Basic Education; Adult Literacy; Late Adolescents

Abstract:
This Digest examines reviews some of the trends and factors that are contributing to an increase in the number of youth under the age of 18 enrolling in federally funded adult basic and literacy education programs. It provides an overview of how programs are responding to the challenge of serving young adults. References are given.

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