A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

Description Approved for the general English-speaking population over 18. Adult Performance Level (APL) Program research measured specified minimum competencies an adult must possess to function successfully.

Based on the objectives identified by APL research, a complete curriculum applies reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, computation, decision making, and interpersonal relations skills to the content areas of consumer economics, occupational knowledge, health, community resources, and government and law. For example, adults learn how to fill out job application forms, interview for a job, and construct a budget. The curriculum provides the activities and materials needed to teach toward each of the APL life-coping skills objectives.

The APL competency-based high school diploma program offers adults a relevant alternative to the conventional four-year high school program and to the General Educational Development test (GED). Adults can earn a regular high school diploma by demonstrating competencies gained through life skill-oriented adult education programs in combination with those gained through experience. The basic steps to the competency-based diploma are: placement tests, the competency-based curriculum described above (if indicated by scores on placement tests), a series of life-skills activities, and demonstration of an entry-level job skill or postsecondary education skills, or skills in home management/maintenance. (Honorarium plus expenses.)

Contact

Elaine Shelton, 2606 Top Cove, Austin, TX 78704. (512) 444-3488.

Developmental Funding: USOE BOAE.
JDRP No. 75-13 (3/25/75)
Recertified (5/15/79)

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[Supplemental Instruction (SI): Improving Student Performance and Reducing Attrition]

[BES Adult Literacy Project]