About COABE/MAACCE

  

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COABE and ProLiteracy
America co-publish the
Adult Basic Education
and Literacy Journal, the
only journal that includes
peer-reviewed research
and practitioner-written
articles focused on adult
basic education.

To learn more about
the journal, how to
subscribe or how to
submit articles, click HERE.
COABE members can
subscribe to the journal
at a discounted rate
of $35/year instead of
the regular rate of $65.

 

COABE LogoThe Commission on Adult Basic Education is organized to advance national and international adult education and literacy opportunities for all persons. The purposes of COABE are:

 

  • To promote adult education and literacy programs, including Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Family Literacy, Skills Development, Workforce Development, and other state, federal, and private programs which assist undereducated and/or disadvantaged adults to function effectively in society.
  • To provide leadership in advancing the education of adults in the lifelong learning process by unifying the profession, developing human resources, encouraging and using research, communicating with the members and the public, offering other member services, and otherwise advancing adult education and literacy.
  • To advocate the development and dissemination of publications, research, methods, and materials, resources and programs in adult education and literacy.
  • To conduct and/or sponsor professional development conferences and activities that provides a forum to provide staff development and advance adult education and literacy.

MAACCE LogoThis year the Missouri Association for Adult Continuing and Community Education with serve as the host organization for the COABE conference, in a combined effort to support Adult Education. The MAACCE organization furnishes you an important link with other disciplines concerned with community development and lifelong learning. From the annual meeting with opportunities for professional development and discussion of current topics in the field, to publications that keep you informed of adult and community education activities in Missouri, MAACCE is your link to professionals in practice.

You can look to MAACCE to address current topics of concern in all areas of Adult, Continuing and Community Education and to help you develop a strong affiliation with businesses and communities in Missouri.

Click HERE for more information on MAACCE Awards 2008.

MAACCE Leadership Development Institute (LDI) is back!!!
(MAACCE MEMBERS ONLY)

Support for LDI was unanimous because it is the single most effective means of recruiting new leaders for MAACCE each year. Nearly all of the current MAACCE Board Members participated in LDI and they would not be serving MAACCE today had it not been for their terrific experience in LDI.

The Institute precedes the 2008 COABE/MAACCE conference, and offers a combination of leadership training and MAACCE orientation to individuals who have been a MAACCE member for 5 or fewer years.  The institute begins at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 and ends at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 28. 

The institute program focuses on personal, professional, and organizational growth. Discussion topics include both general and MAACCE-specific areas related to organizational benefits, membership, special projects, leadership training, team-building, and motivational techniques.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. MAACCE membership for 5 years or less.
  2. Registered for the 2008 COABE/MAACCE conference.
  3. Committed to personal, professional, and organizational development.
  4. Desire to have FUN, develop new FRIENDSHIPS, and exchange IDEAS.

A maximum of 20 applicants will be selected to attend the Leadership Development Institute.  A full schedule of activities has been planned, including time for socializing and networking.

Participants who attend the entire Institute program and who are staying at the Adam’s Mark Hotel will be awarded a $50.00 stipend to defray the cost of their April 27 lodging expenses.  Institute expenses (registration, supplies) will be paid by MAACCE.  Dinner April 27 and breakfast April 28 will be provided. 

To apply for the Institute, please mail or fax the application to Barbara Carder.  For questions or additional information, call Barbara, 660-543-8926, or email bcarder@ucmo.edu.

You may download the Leadership Development Institute Application below:

MS Word | ADOBE PDF