Ebb and Flow By Elizabeth Alber Life seems to ebb and flow, in and out, up and down, with high and low tides. Earlier this year it was all flow- classes were full, people were excited about learning. One guy spent half his time learning himself and the other half teaching what he learned to […]
We want to hear from you! IAACE Members, it has been my great pleasure to serve as your 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 […]
Hello IAACE Members, The IAACE 2026 Board of Directors and Officer Election ballot is now open, and we invite you to take a few moments to make your voice heard. The Nominations and Election Committee has completed a thoughtful process to identify and confirm a strong slate of candidates who are ready to serve and […]
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 me, I will […]
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 […]
Members, I hope this month has been filled with support and kindness. I cannot say thank you enough to everyone who took part in Adult Education Day. It was truly an amazing event, and your presence, advocacy, and passion made it a tremendous success. For those who were unable to attend due to the snowy February […]
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 […]
By Elizabeth Alber Have you ever stumbled on a question while looking for the answer to a different question? That happened to me recently. I submitted a question and was given a simple answer and then directed to a specific page for further explanation. So I turned to said page and before I got to […]
Celebrating Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Week! (September 14-20, 2025) By Caroline Foster, IAACE President 2025-2026 Each year, Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Week shines a spotlight on the life-changing opportunities that adult education brings to individuals, families, and communities. This week is a time to raise awareness, celebrate success stories, and highlight […]