Characteristics of Hispanic, African American, Jamaican, and Haitian students, the most prevalent minority groups in the adult school population in Polk County, Florida, are described in this resource book. The book, which is intended to supplement staff development in cultural diversity and to help implement classroom strategies for reaching all learners, includes strategies for reaching each of the four minority group students, and suggests intended outcomes and learning activities for English, social studies, mathematics, science, and business. (Contains 7 references.) (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse on Literacy Education) (LB)