Our Story

OUR STORY │  OUR MISSION  │  WHO WE SERVE │  LEADERSHIP    |   REGIONAL CALENDAR   |  NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS

COABE’s mission is to inspire educators so adults succeed and communities thrive. We provide leadership, professional development, advocacy, and communication services that encourage greater consciousness and cultural competency in our interactions with teachers, administrators, adult learners, and our partners.  We are committed to using our platform and influence to celebrate, engage with, and listen to all adult education communities and diverse voices of our field.

COABE is organized to advance national and international adult education and literacy opportunities for all persons. One of the main purposes of COABE is 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.