The following Adult Education programs have been designated as Promising Practices . Homeless adults and families. The Program EHA provides educational and support services to homeless adults. It offers basic skills education, life skills, parent education, or family literacy. Job training is available through occupational skills instruction offered by the same agency or by other agencies.
Classes operate at homeless shelters or educational agencies.
Implementation Requirements Documented need and experience or capability to serve homeless adults. Training New York State Education Department Staff Development Workshops for teachers and administrators of EHA programs. Incarcerated Education Programs Incarcerated youths and adults in county and municipal correctional facilities and institutions of drug rehabilitation. The program seeks to increase economic self-sufficiency and decrease the likelihood of repeated criminal behavior and recidivism. Academic Program Components include basic education, GED preparation, ESOL, high school subject tutoring, and life skills.