| A | B |
| CALL | Center for Adult Learning and Literacy |
| USDOE | United States Department of Education |
| EFF | Equipped for the Future |
| NIFL | National Institute for Literacy |
| NCAL | National Center on Adult Literacy |
| COPS | Components of Performance |
| ABE | Adult Basic Education |
| ECO | External Credit Option |
| GED | General Educational Development |
| LINCS | Literacy Information and Communication System |