This report profiles 39 programs that were funded by minigrants from Section 310 of the Adult Education Act in either 1984/85 or 1985/86. The following are among the instructional programs or products developed with the minigrant funds: an evaluation of targeted recruitment for competency-based adult education (CBAE); a self-assessment model; a project to empower students through teaching democratic processes; English as a second language (ESL) exit level tests; government and law lessons for ESL students; a microcomputer software articulation project; a teacher resource file for Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System competencies; a program to train CBAE volunteers; a validation of ESL placement procedures; a video on designing and implementing effective inhouse staff development; an auto mechanics, welding, and machine shop safety video; a competency-based student orientation and placement study; an ESL intake process, placement procedure, placement test, and teacher handbook; and international restaurant project; a life skills packet for students at correctional education sites; and adaptable CBAE master plan; and a vocational ESL project. Each project summary includes a needs statement, goals and objectives, the process used to develop the program or product, and project outcomes. (Appendixes list 1984/85, 1985/86, and 1986/87 minigrant awards.) (MN)