Advocacy April Bingo Challenge → Elevating & Empowering Adult Education By Adrienne Carrol, 2026 COABE SAAEF Advocacy April 2026 is almost here and IAACE is inviting Indiana Adult Education programs to step into the spotlight through our Advocacy April BINGO Challenge. Inspired by COABE’s national Advocacy April efforts, this initiative encourages programs to raise awareness, amplify […]
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By Elizabeth Alber On the first day with a new student I tell them that I expect them to come to class and they can expect me to be there also. If they are absent it better be for a good reason, not ‘I just didn’t want to come’. They can expect the same from
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The National COABE Conference is right around the corner. This year, we are incredibly lucky to have the COABE National Conference right in our own backyard in downtown Indianapolis! While many educators around the state have already registered to attend (thank you!), we need more students! Each COABE Conference has a special track and sessions
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The Indiana Literacy Association (ILA) is officially accepting applications for its 2026 Mini-Grant program! This is a fantastic opportunity for educators, researchers, and community advocates to secure funding for projects that push the boundaries of literacy and professional development. Whether you are looking to pilot a new classroom strategy, host a community learning event, or
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Celebrating Student Voices: 2026 IAACE Essay Contest Winners Adult education is about more than credentials—it is about second chances, renewed confidence, and the courage to keep going. Each year, the IAACE Essay Contest gives adult learners across Indiana the opportunity to share their stories in their own words. The 2026 top essays remind us exactly
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Each year, Adult Education Day at the Indiana Statehouse gives us something truly special: the opportunity to come together as a community to educate, celebrate, and advocate for adult education across our state. This day matters—not just for what we do, but for what it represents. Adult education in Indiana changes lives every single day. From helping
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Oral reading with a purpose but also for fun By Elizabeth Alber When I was first asked to start the Adult Education program at the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, the thing I knew for sure that I wanted to include was reading out loud to the students at the end of class every day. I
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Oral reading with a purpose but also for fun. By Elizabeth Alber When I was first asked to start the Adult Education program at the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, the thing I knew for sure that I wanted to include was reading out loud to the students at the end of class every day. I
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Announcing the ILA Grant: Empowering Innovation and Literacy Are you passionate about advancing literacy or creating innovative projects that make a difference? We are excited to announce the ILA Grant, a funding opportunity to support individuals and organizations committed to enhancing professional or academic development. With a total of $3,000 available, recipients can receive up
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