This document provides guidelines for administrators and teachers at the 37 Oklahoma Adult Learning Centers which deal with the educationally deprived and economically depressed population. The first section provides information on establishing programs, school board authorization, regulations (State and Federal), and financing. The next section covers recruitment of the adult student body, guidance and counseling, educational planning, records, and referrals. Discussion of the adult basic education (ABE) program covers student orientation, the ABE teacher, criteria for selecting materials, and individualized study groups. Under high school equivalency, there is a policy statement, program guidelines, information about G.E.D. Testing Centers, and about entrance into the program. The issuance of Adult High School diplomas is discussed. Finally, local sponsoring groups, coordination of local adult learning programs, job breakdown, and program relationships are covered. There is a list of selected references. (EB)