Entries by Jenn Wigginton

Three things to know about your COABE membership benefit now.

One of the great benefits of IAACE is your Coalition On Adult Basic Education (COABE) membership that is included. As a large group member, this provides every IAACE member with an individual COABE membership.  We love COABE’s mission, and the collaboration has led to many incredible things.  We want to ensure you get the most […]

Your Voice for IAACEs Strategic Plan

The IAACE Strategic Plan is a critical document that will guide the organization’s work in the coming years. It is important for us to take the time to prepare for the strategic planning process to ensure that the plan is well-informed and reflects the needs and priorities of the IAACE community. We want to hear […]

Business Partner Recognition

Each year at IAACE’s annual Adult Education Day, we celebrate our students and partners in Adult Education. Next year’s event, Adult Education Day: Forging the Future, will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the North Atrium of the Indiana State House. This is a perfect opportunity to celebrate our students and acknowledge and […]

Adult Learner Essay Contest

Deadline: December 8, 2023 Adult education is a powerful tool for forging your future. It can help you to achieve your career goals, improve your quality of life, and become a more informed and engaged citizen. We encourage all adult learners to participate in the Adult Learner Essay Contest. This contest is a great opportunity […]

IAACE 2023 Award Winners

The Indiana Association for Adult and Continuing Education (IAACE) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2023 awards. The awards were presented at the IAACE Annual Conference on September 28 in Michigan City, IN. The IAACE awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations for their contributions to adult education in Indiana. The 2023 winners are: […]

2023 IAACE Adult Learner of the Year

IAACE proudly announces the 2023 Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year, Ian Stutz, a resident of Valparaiso, IN. Ian was nominated by his program, NEO- Neighbors Educational Opportunities. Ian is an inspiration to all who know him, having overcome significant challenges to achieve his educational goals. Ian entered the NEO program at an E level […]

Platform, App, or Virtual.iaace.com

Have you heard that the program for the conference is electronic? Yes, we are saving trees again this year! We have your totally rad platform to get you through the conference. It can be made a shortcut on your smartphone or tablet; click here for help. Of course, it is available on your computer as […]

You Probably Won’t Read This

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” —Dr. Seuss   Today is National Read a Book Day. The day is about picking up a book instead of the other time-filling activity you usually do. As we are in the field of […]

How to Get the Most Out of Conference

How to Get the Most Out of a Conference The conference is a great opportunity to learn new things, network with other professionals, and get inspired. But how can you make sure you get the most out of your conference experience? Here are a few tips: Shift your mindset. Think of a conference as an investment […]

5 Reasons Why You Need to Know How to Make a Paper Airplane for Conference

Here are some specific reasons why you might need to know how to make a paper airplane at the conference: To pass the time during long breaks. To enter a paper airplane contest. To use as a prop for a presentation or workshop. To start a conversation with someone new. To Creative Network Okay, these […]