National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

Once a year educators from all over the country join together with adult learners, community partners, business leaders, legislators, and friends of adult education to amplify their successes! COABE has developed a calendar of activities, resources, and so much more! We cordially invite you to join your colleagues as we celebrate national Adult Education and Family Literacy Week! Register below to select the activities you would like to join. Don’t forget to click on our social media page for graphics and to post your activities to our padlet.

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AEFL Week Prep Webinar

COABE held an informative webinar packed with resources that you can use right away to raise visibility and funding for adult education during the national Adult Education and Family Literacy Week! This all-inclusive webinar showcased proven strategies and best practices to help you plan ahead for this important week. Watch the recorded webinar now.

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Schedule

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Monday, September 16, 2024

9:00 am ET

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Rise N Shine Podcast
Back by popular demand, the COABE hosted podcast for National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week! Leaders from across the country will share their wisdom and expertise during the podcast.Hosted by Jeff Abramowitz, public policy chair and State Advocate for Adult Education chair.
Guests:
Ahu Moser, Maryland Department of Labor
Michelle Gilliard, IBM
Vicki Greene, GED Testing
Jenny Walker, 2024 SAAEF Fellow
Angelique Maguire, 2024 SAAEF Fellow

11:00 am ET

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Kickoff AEFL Week with COABE and the US Department of Education
Kick off the most impactful week in adult education with COABE, our national, state, and local partners!
Speakers:
Dr. Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary of Education
LaToya Newson, Director of Adult Education
Shaketta Thomas, COABE President
Sharon Bonney, COABE CEO
Tuesday, September 17, 2024

9:00 am ET

Replay
Rise N Shine Podcast
Back by popular demand, the COABE hosted podcast for National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week! Leaders from across the country will share their wisdom and expertise during the podcast.Hosted by Jeff Abramowitz, public policy chair and State Advocate for Adult Education chair.
Guests:
Joel Floyd, 2024 SAAEF Fellow
Debbie Faubus-Kendrick, SAAEF Fellow
Doug Keast, National Disability Institute
Abdi Iftin, Author
Crystal Scott, NeighborWorks America
  Legislative Breakfast
In person only event for COABE state leadership.
 

2:00 pm ET

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Advancing Adult Education and Workforce Development Outcomes Through Learner-Centered, Employer Focused Research
The research says it all! Join this session to hear about 3 recent innovative studies of employers/business as it relates to adult education. Experts will discuss the findings and their potential impact on our field. View Handout
Speakers:
Sarah Cacicio, Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
Ben Konruff, Wisconsin Technical College System
Samantha Smith, Center of Workforce Innovations
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

9:00 am ET

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Rise N Shine Podcast
Back by popular demand, the COABE hosted podcast for National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week! Leaders from across the country will share their wisdom and expertise during the podcast.Hosted by Jeff Abramowitz, public policy chair and State Advocate for Adult Education chair.
Guests: 
Mike Emery, SAAEF Fellow
Boyd Worsham, NCCER
Laurie Kierstead-Joseph, Pima Community College
Kristin Hempel, EASTCON

2:00 pm ET

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Empowering Adult Learners: Grants, Leadership, and Community Engagement
This AEFL Week webinar will explore key learner initiatives through COABE, including the impact of the Educate & Elevate Foundation, New funding for the Learner Summit, and our Award Winning Ambassador Training. The session will emphasize resources and opportunities that COABE has created for adult learners and the impact of these programs across the country.
Speakers:
Kristin Hempel, COABE Students as Leaders Chair
Erin Vobornik, COABE Initiatives Administrator
Krislia Grimán
Thursday, September 19, 2024

9:00 am ET

Replay
Rise N Shine Podcast
Back by popular demand, the COABE hosted podcast for National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week! Leaders from across the country will share their wisdom and expertise during the podcast.Hosted by Jeff Abramowitz, public policy chair and State Advocate for Adult Education chair.
Guests:
Jake Gorges, Wisconsin Literacy, Inc.
Peggy Kaiser, Correctional Education Association
Deborah Kennedy, National Coalition for Literacy
Ashley Janicki, 2024 SAAEF Fellow
Sarah Quick, 2024 SAAEF Fellow

2:00 pm ET

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Get Out to Vote, Learn About Easy to Use Civic Engagement Resources, Tips and Tricks
Participants will identify the latest civics and online voting and 2024 Election resources appropriate for ELL, ABE, and Citizenship adult learners in the form of mobile apps, videos, podcasts, websites, activities, and more. By adapting and incorporating these digital resources, participants will be able to deliver relevant content about voting in online, blended, distance, or directed self-study learning environments.
Speakers:
Jennifer Gagliardi, LINCS
Chris Myers, Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County, and 2024 SAAEF Fellow
All Day Student Success on Instagram  
Friday, September 20, 2024

9:00 am ET

Replay
Rise N Shine Podcast
Back by popular demand, the COABE hosted podcast for National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week! Leaders from across the country will share their wisdom and expertise during the podcast.Hosted by Jeff Abramowitz, public policy chair and State Advocate for Adult Education chair.
Guests:
Lynne Hamblin, 2024 SAAEF Fellow
Ernice Brown, SAAEF Fellow
John Colborn, Apprenticeships for America
Dr. Don Finn, COABE Past President and Regent University
Felicia Cummings Smith, National Center for Families Learning
Anna Kaiper-Marquez, National Center for Families Learning

2:00 pm ET

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Fab Friday with the Fellows
Close out Adult Education and Family Literacy Week with the State Advocate Fellows! Share your engagement strategies and ways that you increased the visibility of adult education at the local, state, or national level.
Speakers:
Sharon Bonney, COABE
Jeff Abramowitz, SAAEF Co-Chair
Erin Vobornik, SAAEF Co-Chair
2024 SAAEF Fellows