Entries by Jenn Wigginton

Recognition Matters: Award Nominations are Open

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Because Recognition Matters: IAACE Award Nominations Are Now Open One of my favorite things about the IAACE community is that we genuinely celebrate each other’s successes. We cheer when students reach their goals. We share ideas, resources, and encouragement. We step up to help one another solve challenges. And every day, across Indiana, adult educators […]

Join Us Friday for the IAACE Annual Meeting

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The Indiana Association for Adult and Continuing Education and the Indiana Literacy Association Annual Meeting is happening this Friday, and we invite all members, partners, and supporters of adult education to join us virtually on Zoom as we come together to celebrate progress, plan for the future, and stay connected to the adult education community […]

Call for Proposals: Let’s Make Magic Happen at IAACE 2026

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Dear IAACE Community, 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 […]

A Birthday Ask (And It’s Not Cake!)

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Today is my birthday (April 22), and it got me thinking… We all appreciate the texts, the cards, the social media shoutouts—they matter. It feels good to be remembered. But if I’m honest, what really sticks with me each year is something deeper: feeling seen and heard. So this year, I’m making a different kind […]

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 […]

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. […]