Author(s): Jeriann King and Beth Bingman

Institutional affiliation/Agency/Program: EFF Center, National Institute for Literacy, and National Urban League

Publication date or date of most recent update: 2004

Number of pages: 147

Website URL: http://pli.cls.utk.edu/pdf/EFF_Program_Improvement5.pdf

Type of product (lesson plans, curriculum, training product): program improvement manual

Subject of materials: gives basic info. on EFF framework then describes process of clarifying goals, refining program components, and evaluating program data

Target population: Administrators

Skill levels of instructional materials (lessons, curricula): N/A

Training required: N/A

Abstract: Equipped for the Future (EFF) is a standards-based approach to reform in the adult literacy education system. This handbook is designed to help community-based organizations that provide adult education to improve their program quality. The handbook identifies four phases of program improvement and includes tools and other resources to support the process.

What the experts say: This is an essential resource with great relevance for the adult education and literacy field. This process was, "One of the most extensive consultation and participation processes ever carried out in adult education." The theoretical base is formidably well researched, the content material is authentic, and there is an ideal sufficiency of tools, worksheets, diagrams, and reading material for both facilitators and participants.