Did you ever wonder how enhancing the effectiveness of adult education could happen? Teaching Skills That Matter (TSTM) in Adult Education is a professional development project of the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) which combines evidence-based materials in five content focus areas of critical importance in adults’ lives.  This project will be identified, discussed and explored.  We will be focusing on health literacy and workforce preparation.  A critical component of the TSTM project is the TSTM Toolkit.  Be ready to take away instructional examples, templates and tools that will have a positive impact on students’ lives.