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 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 […]
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: […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
From Connect to Flourish… and Beyond Flourish was my word for 2025. Defined as “to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment,” it felt like the perfect next step after my 2024 word, Connect. Looking back, I can see that this year’s flourishing looked […]
Warm Wishes and Year-End Reflections December 24 is here! This season brings with it a special kind of magic — twinkling lights, full hearts, and a moment to slow down before the new year begins. It’s a time for celebration, gratitude, and reflection, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to pause and share a few […]