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