This module is the first of five integrated professional development modules for adult literacy and basic education (ALBE) personnel. This module is in the form of a 6-hour workshop, the purpose of which is to develop the participants' competence to conduct initial assessment, placement, and referral of ALBE students. An overview consists of these components: duration, purpose, relationship to competency standards, prerequisites and/or corequisites, summary of content, delivery, list of learning outcomes, assessment criteria, minimum essential resources, and suggested references. Presenter's guidelines correlate content to the guidelines and resources in a three-column table format. The workshop resources section contains handouts, transparency masters, suggested resources, and workshop evaluation form. (YLB)