Author(s): Hudson River Center for Program Development & NYS Education Department

Institutional affiliation/Agency/Program: Hudson River Center for Program Development & NYS Education Department

Publication date or date of most recent update: 2001

Number of pages: N/A

Website URL: http://www.hudrivctr.org/apmg/contents.htm

Type of product (lesson plans, curriculum, training product): administrative guide

Subject of materials: Covers the following topics: the need for AE; working with adult learners; staffing; program design & delivery; collaboration, cooperation, and partnerships; program evaluation and accountability; financial management; technology & distance learning; and leadership

Target population: Administrators

Skill levels of instructional materials (lessons, curricula): N/A

Training required: None. Can be self-directed, or used as part of a training event.

Abstract: This guide was written to orient and provide support to new program managers. The document reviewers noted that the sections on staffing, working with adult learners, leadership, and program design and delivery are particularly strong. State policy is sometime referenced; since the guide was written for New York program administrators, administrators from other states will need to check policy for their respective states.