By Abbie Martin At the end of May, I was privileged to attend the HiSET Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, alongside two of my colleagues. As a first-time attendee, I approached the two-day event unsure of what to anticipate, and it exceeded my expectations. Hosted at the St. Louis Cardinals stadium, the conference had a sold-out […]
By Maeve Warrick As I sat in the COABE 2025 conference, surrounded by passionate educators, I didn’t expect one session to hit so close to home. But “Women in Adult Education” did just that—and left me walking away with a renewed sense of purpose. This experience reaffirmed my personal and professional goal for the year: […]
Every Story Holds a Lesson: Reflections from a Student Ambassador Hi there, I hope you and all the listeners are doing well and staying healthy. First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for this unforgettable and enriching journey. COABE 2025 was an incredibly valuable and educational conference that broadened my perspective in adult education. […]
Dallas Trip- COABE 2025 There were so many opportunities to expand my knowledge of adult education as I attended outstanding sessions! These were some of my favorites: implementation of an entrepreneurship class, setting up a (post-secondary) community college counseling program, best ways to assist Internationally Trained Professionals in evaluating/translating their foreign credentials, and how to […]
Hello fellow IAACE Members! Spring is here, and that means baseball season is in full swing! As you may know, Hit It Out of the Park with Adult Education, is our 2025 Conference theme. Whether you’re cheering from the stands, celebrating a big win, or capturing that perfect action shot, we want to see your favorite […]
When I thought about my 2024 word- more- I was at first discouraged because this has not been a year of more, at least not at first glance. But the more I thought, the more( pun intended) I saw the depth of the word. I thought more would be more students, more graduates, and more […]
Are your students interested in participating in the IAACE Essay Contest but need guidance on where to start? These lesson slides provide a simple, step-by-step approach to help them navigate the essay-writing process. The slides break down each phase—brainstorming, planning, and editing—and incorporate the classic “hamburger” model, giving students a clear and manageable outline for […]
By Lindsay Steelman Having a bachelor’s degree and teaching license in both Elementary Education and Special Education, as well as a third license in High School Math, allows me to understand how concepts should be able to flow from one another and how students can understand and comprehend the flowing. I took the HiSet breakdown […]
As I complete my 2-year role as the IAACE Membership Committee Chairperson at the end of this month, I just wanted to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for being a member of IAACE. Whether this is your first year as a member or you have renewed […]