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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 the national Adult Education and Family Literacy Week!
Due to unprecedented engagement on the COABE app for the 2023 conference, new this year, COABE members may use the COABE app leading up to and during AEFL week. Register now to get access to the app, network, hear what others are doing, and join the conversation!
We held an AEFL Week Preparation Webinar for tools, strategies, and free resources to help you make the case for you, your learners, and your local program. The webinar took place on August 28th at 2:00 pm Eastern. Watch the recording below.
Watch Recorded WebinarMonday, September 18th | |
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. Click the join button to watch live. View the schedule. Hosted by Jeff Abramowitz, public policy chair and State Advocate for Adult Education chair. |
11:00 am ET Replay |
Kickoff AEFL Week with COABE! |
2:00 pm ET Replay |
Impacts That Count: Showcasing the Value of HSE Credentials for the Adult Education System |
Tuesday, September 19th | |
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. Click the join button to watch live. View the schedule. Hosted by Jeff Abramowitz, public policy chair and State Advocate for Adult Education chair. |
All Day |
X / Twitter Tuesday All Day Legislators and their staff are on Twitter! Join us throughout the day on our Twitter Storm as we amplify the work and success of the field of adult education. Click here to take action! |
Wednesday, September 20th | |
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. Click the join button to watch live. View the schedule. Hosted by Jeff Abramowitz, public policy chair and State Advocate for Adult Education chair. |
11:00 am ET Replay |
Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence in Adult Education |
2:00 pm ET Replay on LinkedIn |
Legislative Champion Awards Join us as we recognize Legislative Champions for the field of adult education! These legislators work to ensure funding and visibility for WIOA Title II funding, and we honor them for their contributions. This event took place on LinkedIn (must have LinkedIn to view). |
Thursday, September 21st | |
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. Click the join button to watch live. View the schedule. Hosted by Jeff Abramowitz, public policy chair and State Advocate for Adult Education chair. |
10:00 am ET |
Legislative Briefing COABE will be participating in a Legislative Briefing on adult education at Capitol Hill hosted by the Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network (ALL IN). COABE will share opening remarks to make the case for funding for our field. Details will follow. |
Friday, September 22nd | |
9:00 am ET Join |
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. Click the join button to watch live. View the schedule. Hosted by Jeff Abramowitz, public policy chair and State Advocate for Adult Education chair. |
2:00 pm ET Join |
Fab Friday with the Fellows on Facebook Close out Adult Education and Family Literacy Week with the State Advocate Fellows via our Fab Friday Facebook live stream! Share your engagement strategies and ways that you increased the visibility of adult education at the local, state, or national level. |