Entries by Jenn Wigginton

IAACE Annual Membership Meeting on May 15, 2026

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The IAACE 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 […]

Meet Your IAACE Board Candidates

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Meet Your IAACE Board Candidates – Ballot Coming April 8! The time is almost here! On April 8, the official IAACE Board ballot will be released, giving you the chance to shape the future of adult education in Indiana. Before you cast your vote, we want to give you a chance to meet the candidates […]

Teachers Talk-Trials and Triumphs

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This month we were joined by Whitney Pentecost from New Castle Correctional Facility. Whitney is an establish teacher with a teaching license in Life Science (5-12), Mild/Moderate Intervention in Special Education (P-12), and Early Literacy Endorsement (P-5).  She is currently working on a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education (Master of Arts Teaching Degree) through Oakland […]

Advocacy April Bingo

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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 […]

Hoosier Hospitality at COABE Indy 2026 🏁

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Stop by the Hoosier Hospitality booth in the Griffin Foyer/Prefunction area and help us celebrate all things Indiana during the conference! Our space is all about connection, state pride, and a little Hoosier fun woven throughout the week. To bring the spirit to life, we’re inviting Indiana attendees to join in our daily Indiana-themed attire: […]

Getting Ready for COABE 2026: Tips and Tricks

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For many educators, attending the COABE conference is a highlight of the year. This April, the adult education community will gather in Indianapolis, and for some attendees it will be their very first COABE experience. If that’s you—welcome! COABE is energizing, inspiring, and full of opportunities to learn from colleagues across the country. It can […]

Step Into Leadership: IAACE Board Nominations Now Open

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Step Into Leadership: IAACE Board Nominations Now Open Indiana’s adult education community thrives because of passionate professionals like you—educators, administrators, and advocates who show up every day to empower adult learners. At the center of that work is the IAACE Board of Directors, a group of committed leaders helping shape the future of adult education […]

COABE 2026 Is Coming to Indy: Let’s Roll Out the Hoosier Hospitality

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Indianapolis is getting ready to welcome the adult education community from across the country, and COABE 2026 is bringing the energy right to our backyard. This is a big moment for Indiana, a chance to show off our programs, our people, and the heart behind adult education, all with a healthy dose of Hoosier hospitality. […]

Celebrating Student Voices: 2026 IAACE Essay Contest Winners

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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 […]

Adult Education Day: A Celebration of Learning, Partnership, and Purpose

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Each year, Adult Education Day at the Indiana Statehouse gives us something truly special: the opportunity to come together as a community to educate, celebrate, and advocate for adult education across our state. This day matters—not just for what we do, but for what it represents. Adult education in Indiana changes lives every single day. […]