Adult Literacy

A Grant A Day Keeps the Budget Blues Away

April 1, 2026 No Comments

A Grant A Day… ~by Melinda Grismer, ILA President Hi Fellow Adult Education Programs!  My New Year’s Resolution was writing a grant a day – hence the name of my ILA President blog. As they say, shoot for the moon and you’ll land in the stars. So, while I have fallen short of that original goal, by March I have done a record amount of grant writing for my local adult education program, as well as ILA, which at least matches up with my intention. In my first blog post, I’d like to introduce you to a potentially overlooked resource

Advocacy April Bingo Challenge

March 25, 2026 No Comments

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 student voices, and strengthen connections with communities and policymakers across the state. Each BINGO square represents a meaningful step forward. You might  review the advocacy resources, teach a lesson on voting, share  a student success story, connect  with local media, and join  in national conversations.

ILA Mini Grants Application is Open

February 4, 2026 No Comments

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 pursue an innovative academic project, this grant provides the “seed money” to turn your ideas into reality. 📋 Grant Overview Maximum Award: Up to $1,000 per project. Application Deadline: February 28, 2026. How to Apply: Visit the official ILA Grants portal. 🎯 What Are We

Celebrating Student Voices: 2026 IAACE Essay Contest Winners

January 21, 2026 No Comments

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 why this work matters. These powerful student voices will be celebrated at IAACE Adult Education Day at the Indiana Statehouse on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The public is invited to attend and join us in recognizing the learners whose journeys reflect the impact of adult

Oral reading with a purpose but also for fun

January 7, 2026 No Comments

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 have such great memories of my dad reading to my brother and me after supper and  of my husband and I reading to our daughters and now our grandchildren, that I wanted to continue that with my students.  It occurred to me though they are

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Oral reading with a purpose but also for fun

January 7, 2026 No Comments

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 have such great memories of my dad reading to my brother and me after supper and  of my husband and I reading to our daughters and now our grandchildren, that I wanted to continue that with my students.  It occurred to me though they are

Innovative Ways to Address the Literacy Crisis

August 1, 2018 No Comments

By Amber Harris, guest blogger When it comes to literacy, it might seem to the casual observer that the United States as a whole is doing well, especially for people living in urban areas. The numbers, however, tell a different story: a story of a literacy crisis, even in big cities. New York City is home to 6.4 million working age adults, but 2.2 million of these adults do not have a high school diploma or English proficiency, reducing their ability to make a living wage and lead a fulfilling life in the United States. 50% of adults who do

3 words – Volunteers, Community and Technology

November 13, 2017 No Comments

– A Pro Literacy conference update by Laura Priebe, Literacy Administrator, Hoosier Hills Literacy League Originally published on the Hoosier Hills Literacy League website Volunteers The first day was a Pre-Conference on Volunteer Management, presented by the Minnesota Literacy Council. Minnesota uses hundreds of volunteers to address the problem of literacy, which, by the way, is the world’s largest solvable social ill. So, needless to say, they have a lot to say about managing volunteers! It’s commonly assumed that volunteerism is not as common today as it once was. “Those Millennials” just don’t want to volunteer…well, I discovered that this

September is a HUGE month for literacy!

September 13, 2017 No Comments

This month we’re asking YOU to share! September is a huge month for literacy. Last week was International Literacy Day and just around the corner is Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Week. The National Coaltion for Literacy (NCL) created this week to raise awareness about the need and value of adult education and family literacy. We hope that you will make the most of this opportunity and set aside some time to plan how your organization will recognize AEFL Week. The NCL and Pro Literacy have created many excellent resources to help you promote the importance of literacy. Here

Recruiting Volunteers – Suggestions From Our Members

August 14, 2017 No Comments

Last month we asked you for ideas and suggestions on how you find and recruit new volunteers. Here are some of the suggestions we received. Please continue to let us know how you are doing in your efforts to recruit volunteers! My program recruits volunteers by using a comprehensive approach. We speak to as many groups as possible to educate the community about the problem of low literacy adults and how our volunteer tutors change their lives. It is always good if you can have a newspaper story or two as well. In our experience, people seldom volunteer after immediately

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