The purpose of adult education and literacy services is to:
(1) assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self–sufficiency;
(2) assist adults who are parents or family members to obtain the education and skills necessary:
(i) to become full partners in the educational development of their children; and
(ii) to lead to sustainable improvements in the economic opportunities for their family;
(3) assist adults in attaining a secondary school diploma and in the transition to postsecondary education and training, including through career pathways; and
(4) assist immigrants and other individuals who are English language learners by:
(i) improving their English language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills;
(ii) improving mathematics skills; and
(iii) acquiring an understanding of the American system of government, individual freedom, and the responsibilities of citizenship.