Celebrating AEFL Week Success Across Indiana! 

What a remarkable Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Week in Indiana! From north to south, communities across the state joined together to recognize the life-changing power of adult education.

This year, we were honored to receive proclamations from Governor Mike Braun and several mayors across Indiana who proudly declared September 14–20, 2025, as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in their cities. These proclamations highlight adult education’s critical role in strengthening our workforce, supporting families, and building vibrant communities.

Each proclamation serves as a public acknowledgment of the dedication of adult educators and the perseverance of adult learners who are transforming their lives through education. It’s a powerful reminder that learning truly is for everyone, at every age and stage.

We carried that spirit of celebration right into our 2025 IAACE Conference, where the energy of AEFL Week was still buzzing. During the Showcase Session, we proudly highlighted the statewide proclamations, shared photos and stories from local celebrations, and applauded the collective success of our programs. It was a moment of pride for everyone in the room — a chance to see how our local advocacy and community partnerships are making a real difference.

📺 Watch the 2025 IAACE Conference Showcase Session: Showcase Session Video

AEFL Week reminded us all that adult education changes lives. Together, we are creating opportunities, breaking barriers, and shaping stronger futures for Indiana.

A special shoutout goes to the cities whose mayors joined in the celebration by issuing AEFL Week proclamations — including Indianapolis, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Greenfield, Jeffersonville, Kendallville, LaPorte, New Albany, and Warsaw — along with several other communities across the state. Your support shines a spotlight on the power of adult education and its impact in every corner of Indiana.

We also shared some exciting news during AEFL Week! Every member’s program received a complimentary membership to ProLiteracy, a wonderful resource for professional growth, access to materials, and national networking opportunities. To keep the celebration of literacy going, we proudly announced the launch of the 2025 IAACE Essay Contest, inviting adult learners to share their stories of transformation through education.

👉 Learn more about the IAACE Essay Contest

📸 Check out our AEFL Week Showcase Gallery!
Relive the moments, see the proclamations, and celebrate the people who make adult education thrive across Indiana.

We will close with IAACE winning the COABE AEFL Week Social Media Influencer Award. Thanks to all programs that shared posts!

Jenn Wigginton

Jenn is the IAACE Executive Director. Her passion for adult education shines through in everything she does for IAACE. You can invite her to a chat for questions anytime. Click here to book a time to chat with Jenn