The purpose of the study was to provide information and guidelines for future planning of adult education programs by the Yakima Indian Nation, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Central Washington State College Center for the Study of Migrant and Indian Education. Data were collected by field interviews. A respondent sample was selected from 4 communities: White Swan, Wapato, Toppenish, and Satus. Indian adults were somewhat reticent about being asked to voice their viewpoints and opinions on education and this should have been included in the project design. Of those who did respond, a significant number had little or no knowledge of the present Adult Basic Education Programs in White Swan and Wapato. The respondents' educational background suggested a higher level of grade completion (10.7 years) than the national average for Indian people (5.6 years). Respondents in the age 25-45 and the 46+ year age brackets identified tribal studies as having considerable priority. Twelve recommendations and program suggestions were listed, such as: (1) to achieve the needed relevancy in adult education programs, it was recommended that a cluster approach be favored; (2) in order to provide desired career classes that could lead to meaningful employment, it was recommended that potential job opportunities on or near the Reservation be assessed. (FF)