; (2) literacy skills and building of the primary language; (3) improved caregiving and life skills, such as communication and problem-solving skills; (4) the improved ability of caregivers who are English language learners to effectively communicate and partner with school personnel at the preschool, elementary, or secondary school their children attend; (5) improvement in the developmental skills and ability of the children to direct, regulate, and assess their own learning; (6) increased caregiver participation in their children’s education, interactive literacy activities, and home environments to support children’s learning and growth; and (7) improved general, cross-cutting abilities such as applied academic skills, critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, personal qualities, and skills in resource management, information use, systems thinking, and technology use. 7. Evaluation The Secretary shall conduct an annual evaluation of the grant program under this Act. Such evaluation shall be used by the Secretary— (1) for program improvement; (2) to further define the program’s goals and objectives; and (3) to determine program effectiveness. 8. Definitions For purposes of this Act: (1) Adult education provider The term adult education provider has the meaning given the term eligible provider in section 203 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3272 ). (2) Application of ESEA terms The terms elementary school , English learner , local educational agency , and secondary school have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (3) English language learner