The mission and vision of adult education is to provide every individual in Illinois access to Adult Education and Literacy services. In Illinois, more than 1.15 million adults have less than 12 grades of formal education, approximately 2.8 million Illinois residents speak a language other than English in their home, and more than 350,944 immigrants reside in Illinois. With these staggering statistics it is important that services are available throughout Illinois that prepare adult learners to succeed. This manual is designed to provide adult education providers funded through the Illinois Community College Board with pertinent policies and procedures necessary in successfully operating an Adult Education program in the State of Illinois. This document also contains specific information related to both state and federal adult education policies as well as process and procedural information to ensure compliance.