The following Adult Education programs have been designated as Promising Practices.

GED on TV
Adults, 21 and older, without high school diplomas who read at the ninth-grade level (as determined by the placement packet).
The Program	Potential students receive placement packets with an application form (which is also a reading comprehension test and writing sample), a formal reading comprehension test, and a whole number operations test. Those whose scores reflect an ability to work with the GED on TV materials receive a set of books and are assigned a teletutor. Students watch the programs and complete the assignments in the workbooks plus materials provided by newsletter and individual supplements. When ready, students get a practice test. If the score is acceptable, referral is made to a test site. Students work at their own pace and can use a VCR. Programs normally air twice a week for a total of 43 programs. Students may enter the program at any point and there is no charge.
Implementation Requirements	A LEA wishing to provide teletutoring must have permission of the Office of Workforce Preparation and Continuing Education of the NYSED. The teletutor must be qualified to teach GED and be trained according to NYSED procedures for the GED on TV Model Program. Training Training is provided through a technical assistance grant provided by NYSED.
Materials	Three workbooks and 43 program tapes are published by Kentucky Educational Television. A Procedures Manual assists program providers with supplementary materials for students, guidelines for teletutors, and regulations for program administration. Additional materials are shared in Provider Newsletters coordinated by the technical assistance grant.
SED approval is required for replication.
Contact:	Cecily K. Bodnar Coordinator 306 North Main Street Canandaigua, NY 14424-1222 (716) 396-0344

Home English Language Program (HELP)
Adult students (21 or older) with limited English proficiency or strong native language literacy skills who are unable to attend scheduled classes.
The Program	HELP provides an independent and self-sufficient learning experience in the development and enhancement of English language skills. HELP enhances proficiency in four skill levels: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The components of the program are monitored through the local public library system and include: initial intake interview, assignment of a mentor, study packets sent every other week (providing listening, reading, and writing lessons), bi-monthly packet pick-up/drop-off, regular posttesting and assessment of progress, and monthly interactive group meetings. With direction from an assigned mentor (teacher/counselor), all participants are encouraged to practice their language skills and what they have learned either at home or on the job. Participation in HELP enables learner to enrich personal self-growth and obtain individual results.
How does it work?	The program is managed through the local library and the cooperation of local teachers and/or counselors. Training Teachers and/or counselors organize monthly meetings and determine, in conjunction with the library, how the program will be managed. Materials The purchase of packet materials and the organization of those packets.
Learning Standards:	English Language Arts
Contact:	Nan Clarke Program Developer Sullivan County BOCES Adult Program 47 Plaza Dr. Monticello, NY 12701 (914) 791-4070, Fax: (914) 791-4081

Learn to Read/Another Page Program
Adult nonreaders with 1st- 8th grade reading levels who are preparing to enter the GED on TV program.
The Program	Learn to Read/Another Page is a distance-learning program that provides a nontraditional setting for reading instruction to pre-GED students. Using the phonetics approach, Learn to Read teaches nonreaders with 1st to 3rd grade reading levels the connection between letters and sounds to help the student decode the printed word. Students watch the television lesson, review and practice with the Learn to Read newspaper, work on the supplementary materials provided, and discuss progress with their teletutor each week. There are 30 half hour program lessons developed by Kentucky Educational Television that start with the fundamentals of the alphabet and progress to basic phonic principles, songs, skits, survival reading tips, writing exercises, sight words, and review. Each student must make a 6- hour per week commitment to the program and studies in order to be eligible for enrollment. Another Page is designed for adult readers who read within the 4th to 8th grade reading levels. The format of this component is similar to that of Learn to Read except that the textbooks and materials are more advanced. There are 15 half hour programs that stress reading skills along with performance and comprehension skills.
Implementation Requirements	The State Education Department must give approval for EPI funding. A partnership with a local PBS station should be formed to air the programming. Training The 2-day training covers recruitment, all program lessons, prebroadcast tasks and management, record keeping, retention, testing, assessment, and potential funding sources. The cost of the 2-day training is $750 (plus travel expenses and accomodations).
Materials	The phonetics books range from $.99 each to $29.95. The reading books/tapes range from $14.90 for book and tape to $50.00 per set.
Contact:	Connie Dodd Coordinator 6084 Powers Road Orchard Park, NY 14127 (716) 662-4496

New York State Comprehensive Model for Family Literacy
Families with caregivers needing basic skills or ESOL instruction and adults without high school diplomas.
The Program	Children of undereducated parents are more likely to dropout and remain in a cycle of undereducation and poverty. This model seeks to interrupt the cycle by addressing the education needs of both generations. Its goals are to increase educational levels of parents, enhance their ability to participate in their children's education and be their children's primary teachers, improve children's language and literacy skills, and enhance parent-child communication. The goals are addressed through four components: Adult Education or ESL classes for parents, an early childhood/childcare or classroom program for children, an intergenerational component for parents and children together, and a parent support and parent development component. Delivered by a team of educators and support personnel that includes adult education instructor(s), early childhood or elementary teacher(s) and assistant(s), a social worker, and case manager or family assistant, the program can be center-based, home- based, or a combination of the two. The program has been implemented in Adult Education and early childhood settings, as well as local elementary schools.
Implementation Requirements	A collaboration between Adult Education providers and childcare, early childhood, or elementary education providers. Two classrooms, one for adults and one for children, are needed. Staffing requires both adult and early childhood personnel. An essential element is the regularly scheduled time each week for all program personnel to meet for planning and component integration. Training A 3-day implementation workshop is provided, additional half- day and full-day specialty workshops are offered, and on-site technical assistance, resource material, and customized training are available.
Materials	The multimedia package "Family Literacy: An Intergenerational Approach to Learning" is an important tool. A bibliography on family literacy programs is available from the contact below.
Contact:	Jessica Fitzpatrick Director or any member of the Family Literacy Staff Family Literacy Initiative, Center for Family Resources 22 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 110 Mineola, New York 11501 (516) 873-0900 fax (516) 873-0949

The following Adult Education Program has been Validated by the New York State Education Department.

GRASP (Giving Rural Adults a Study Program)
Educationally disadvantaged adults (21 or above) seeking a high school equivalency diploma; a GED reading level
The Program	Problems such as lack of transportation or child care, shift work, or physical/emotional disabilities make it impossible for a number of adults to attend traditional, on-site classes. GRASP provides an outreach program that delivers individualized home-study packets to adults in their communities via the regional library network.
How does it work?	Although targeted for rural, isolated adults, GRASP can work effectively in any setting. Components include: An assessment of candidate's reading, writing, and math skills prior to program entry; Staff determination of candidate's ability to work independently and devote 6 hours a week to the program; Home-study packets covering the five GED disciplines are prepared twice a month and are based on previously completed assignments; A predictor test is provided when students are deemed ready for an exam; and Students may remain in the program until they are test ready, which is usually within 1 year. Curriculum is based on the GED exam and, for staff purposes, all assignments are coded for reading level and average length of time to complete. Testing and feedback are an essential ingredient, as there is no direct contact between teacher and student. A comprehensive, easy-to-use recordkeeping system has been developed.
Learning Standards:	Students are prepared for each area of GED testing, including math, language, arts, literature, social studies, and science.
Contact:	Sharon Conrick GRASP Trainer Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES Southern Adirondack Education Ctr., Dix Avenue Hudson Falls, NY 12839 (518) 746-3521 fax: (518) 746-3540

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