COABE Board of Directors 2012 Vice President of Membership

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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To review the Vice President of Membership job description, click on the link below:

• Vice President of Membership Job Description (PDF)

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COABE's VIP Vendor of the Month:
GED Academy—Computer Essentials Online

 

 

 

 

From the creators of GED Academy: A special offer on Computer Essentials Online, the missing piece of 21st Century adult education.

Adult Literacy Demands Computer Literacy
Today, technology is integral to work, study, and home life. But can adults who are far behind in basic skills catch up with technology, too? Yes! Computer Essentials Online teaches how to navigate a changing technological world in simple, engaging lessons where students learn by doing.

In four modules, Computer Essentials teaches a curriculum of nine core standards for technology, and the sets of essential skills required for mastery of those standards.

• Understanding and Using Technology

• Digital Citizenship

• Finding and Using Information Using Technology

•Creating and Communicating Using Computers

Call 1-800-931-8069 to learn more.

Learn More: www.passGED.com/educators/computer-skills.php

Contact Us: www.passGED.com/educators/contact.php

 

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COABE is Proud to Recognize Our 2012 Conference Sponsors

To visit the websites of our 2012 conference sponsors, please click on the logos.

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COABE Region 7 and Region 8 Election Results

Thank you to our many members that participated in this year's COABE elections for Region 7 and Region 8 board of directors positions. Congratulations to newly elected regional representatives, Regina Suitt (Region 7) and Nancie Payne (Region 8)! Terms begin on July 1, 2012.

Dr. Nancie Payne is internationally recognized for more than thirty of years consultation and professional development work in adult education and workforce-based services for youths and adults with non-apparent disabilities.

 

Regina Suitt is the Advanced Program Manager of Adult Education Services at Pima College Adult Education. Regina has been an adult educator for over 22 years.

 

 

 

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Special Offers From COABE's VIP Vendors

COABE continues to work with national vendors to provide discounts to our growing membership base. Each month, we'll feature the VIP vendors of the month, along with their special offer to COABE members. Our publishing and educational services VIP Vendors are:

Advanced Learning, Aztec Software, Boston Reed, CTB McGraw Hill, GED Academy, GED Testing Service, Kentucky Educational Television* , Pace Learning Systems, Inc., Pearson Longman, Steck-Vaughn, Think60, and Wonderlic.

 

We are also working with vendors outside the publishing industry such as Genesis Networks*, (a telemarketing/webinar company), Eastwood Litho* (a local printing company that is offering 20% off new orders), and Office Max* (the national office product and furniture supply company) to ensure added discounts for our members.

 

Click to see attachments for special offers this month

 

 

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State Association and Coalitions are Welcome to Join COABE

State associations and coalitions are welcome to join COABE. There is no cap on the number of individuals that can join for your group membership. • Affiliate group membership 5 individuals $150, Save $25 ($30 per person) • Small group membership 10 individuals $300, Save $50 ($30 per person) • Medium group membership 25 individuals $700, Save $175 ($28 per person) • Large group membership • 50 individuals $1,200, Save $550 • 100 individuals ($24 per person) $1,200, Save $1,100 • 200 individuals ($6 per person) $1,200, Save $5,800 • 300 individuals ($4 per person) $1,200, Save $9,300 • 400 individuals ($3 per person) $1,200, Save $12,800 • 500 individuals ($2.40 per person) $1,200, Save $16,300 Download the Membership Flyer (PDF)

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Employment Bulletin Board

The State of Nevada is recruiting Education Program Professionals to assist and foster the growth of K-12, postsecondary, and related education programs throughout Nevada by providing technical assistance, training, and oversight. For more information, visit COABE's Employment Bulletin Board.

Most Recent Job Posting

Virginia

May 1, 2012

Program Manager—Literacy for Life in Williamsburg, Virginia is looking for a Program Manager to oversee all aspects of the adult literacy program and ensure the organization meets or exceeds all accountability standards...More

 

April 24, 2012

Project Manager/Director—Kratos has an immediate need for a Project Manager for two national career pathway projects. We are seeking a highly talented individual with knowledge in adult education, adult career pathways, transition/bridge programs, technical assistance, capacity building, and technology based solutions...More

Senior Education Analyst— Kratos has an immediate need for a Senior Education Analyst.  The candidate will demonstrate knowledge, experience, and ability in a wide range of project management tasks to include but are not limited to...More

 

You'll find more postings like this in COABE's Employment Bulletin Board, an all new benefit created especially for our members that are looking for adult education employment opportunities.

Contact sharonboney@coabe.org if you would like to add a job posting or have questions about how to use the new employment bulletin board.

 

 

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COABE Members Gain the Advantage!

Advocacy alerts and calls to action to keep funding in federal legislation. Awards, incentive grants, and scholarship opportunities. Mini grants to defray conference attendance and deep discounts are available on the COABE National conference in Norfolk, VA on April 10-13, 2012 ($75 off), discounts on Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal ($35 off), and leading publishers in ABE such as Pearson Longman, GED Academy, GED Testing Service, Steck Vaughn, Aztec Software, CTB McGraw Hill, Boston Reed, and Advanced Learning. RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY!

• Download the latest Membership Flyer (PDF)