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Adult general education - A comprehensive instructional program designed to improve the employability of the state's workforce through adult basic education, adult secondary education, English for Speakers of Other Languages, vocational preparatory instruction, and instruction for adults with disabilities.

Adult ESOL or Adult ESL - noncredit English language courses designed to improve the employability of the state's workforce through acquisition of communication skills and cultural competencies which enhance ability to read, write, speak, and listen in English. ESOL means English for Speakers of Other Languages. ESL means English as a Second Language. The two terms are interchangeable.

Adult Student - a student who is beyond the compulsory school age and who has legally left elementary or secondary school, or a high school student who is taking an adult course required for high school graduation.

Literacy Completion Point - the attainment of prescribed academic or workforce readiness skills. These skills qualify the participant for further basic education, vocational education or employment.

Source: Excerpted from the Workforce Development Implementation Act of 1998 Section 239.105 and the Florida Department of Education's Commissioners' Task Force Report.