What's New? DAEL Area Conferences The U.S. Department of Education, Division of Adult Education and Literacy Area Conference for the Pacific State Literacy Resource Center (insular areas), SLRC Coordinators and State Directors of Adult Education will be held January 22-24, 1999 in Kauai, Hawaii. Agenda topics suggested by hosting State Directors include welfare reform, managing increased funding, and accountability systems. Call your Area Coordinator, Sarah Newcomb at 202-205-5410 to submit ideas. For additional information contact the Program Coordinator, Patsy Izumo at 808-733-9143 or Stephen Miyasos at 808-594-0174.