These indicators can be used by states and programs to review existing IET programs and plan new ones, identify priority areas for improvement over time, develop action plans to incorporate best practice strategies, and promote shared learning.
Resources
This page provides a compilation of resources on varied topics relevant to adult educators. Although the number of research studies focusing on adult learners is limited, the items listed in the "Research" category are evidence-based or recognized as "promising practices" by federal and state agencies.
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Evidence to Action Brief: Supporting Adult Learner Transitions: Unlocking Postsecondary Opportunities
Successful postsecondary transitions can change the life trajectories of adult learners and their families. Providing effective support for adult learnersâ transition to postsecondary education has become one of the critical missions for adult education. This evidence-to-action brief is designed to help California adult education programs strengthen their approaches to building coordinated pathways into posts ...
MARCH 17, 2026
Resource type: Research Publications
AUDIENCE: Administrators , All teacher types , Support Staff
Topic: Post-Secondary Alignment and PathwaysÂ
File Type: PDF
Integrated Education and Training (IET) in Corrections: A Companion Guide to the IET Design Toolkit
This guide summarizes considerations, tools, and examples that can be used by state and facility administrators and instructors as they develop and implement IET programs in jails and prisons.