The goal of this article is to argue that two key UDL-based design concepts - accessibility and relevance - can be used to increase the effectiveness of professional development for adult educators.

This spotlight explores the use of multilingual approaches for the purpose of supporting English language acquisition, shares examples of statewide approaches, and highlights strategies for program design and instruction.

Many immigrants, including those with emerging literacy skills, have real-world economic needs. This spotlight provides resources and considerations for how adult education programming can support immigrants’ broader economic integration.

Civics can be broadly defined as the “lifelong process that makes people into active, responsible, and knowledgeable members of their communities.” This spotlight describes and provides examples of how civics content can be integrated and contextualized into adult education instruction in four discrete ways.

Adult education programs often provide English language acquisition (ELA) services to Internationally Trained Professionals (ITPs). Programs can leverage Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) activities to offer ITPs more individualized and strategic services.