Membership

Over the past eight years, one of my favorite parts of serving as IAACE’s Executive Director has been connecting with you through this weekly blog. It has been a place to communicate, celebrate successes, share opportunities, highlight the incredible work happening across Indiana, and remind us all why adult education changes lives. Today, I want to share something a little more personal. After much thought and reflection, I have accepted a new professional opportunity and will be transitioning from my role as Executive Director of IAACE. This decision was not an easy one. IAACE has been so much more than

We want to hear from you! Members, it has been my great pleasure to serve as your IAACE President during this program year.  Thank you for the commitment and dedication each of you continues to show to our organization and to the field of adult education. If you were able to join us on Friday for our Annual Meeting, we hope you had the opportunity to learn more about our board and the important work being done on behalf of our members.During the meeting, we shared a new member survey and are asking all members to take a few moments to provide

Lesson Plan: Celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week Objective: Recognize, reflect, and celebrate the extraordinary humans we call educators. Lesson Title:The Art and Magic of Teaching Warm-Up Activity (2 minutes):Take a moment and think about a teacher who made an impact on you.Now ask yourself, what made them unforgettable? Chances are, it wasn’t just what they taught.It was how they showed up. Lesson Content: What Makes a Teacher… a Teacher? Let’s break it down (because we love a good structured lesson): Flexibility:Because no lesson ever goes exactly as planned, and somehow, you make it work anyway. Resourcefulness:Turning limited materials into meaningful learning experiences? That’s

There’s something special that happens when passionate educators, advocates, and innovators gather in one place. Ideas spark. Connections grow. And just like that… magic happens. We’re officially opening the Call for Proposals for the IAACE Fall Conference, taking place September 30 – October 2 at Belterra Resort—and this year’s theme says it all: Together, We Make Magic Happen. This is your moment to step into the spotlight and help create the kind of breakout sessions that leave attendees energized, inspired, and ready to take action. Whether you’ve led sessions before or this is your first time considering it, your voice,

The IAACE/ILA Annual Meeting is right around the corner, and this year it’s designed with flexibility in mind. Join us on May 15, 10:00 am ET for a hybrid event, offering both in-person and virtual options so every member has a seat at the table—no matter where you are. This important gathering is more than just a date on the calendar. It’s a moment to connect, reflect, and help shape the future of our organization. During the meeting, the IAACE Board will present proposed bylaw changes for member review and consideration. These updates are part of our ongoing commitment to strengthen our governance, ensure