Education matters! Many adult ELLs may be a long way from being prepared for postsecondary education or training.
However, notice the higher unemployment rates and lower earnings of those with less than a high school diploma.
It is important not to make any assumptions about your learners' long-term academic or career goals.
Sometimes adult ELL educators may be unaware of learners' educational goals, aspirations, or potential.
Limiting expectations of adult English language learners can cheat them of long-term opportunities for themselves,
or maybe it will be for their children whom they, as parents, will feel better equipped to support.