I’ve learned a lot through my participation in SALI and also as a State Fellow. I’m grateful for all the resources and support offered by COABE. – ASHLEIGH HENRICHS
COABE is excited to launch the fourth cohort of the State Association Leadership Institute (SALI)!
Here’s what you and your association can expect to gain by participating in SALI:
1) Leadership training
2) Professional development
3) Funding provided by COABE
4) Community of Practice
5) Resources and capacity building
6) Recognition and visibility opportunities
Who can participate?
Your paid staff and/or board of directors are invited to participate, however we ask that you select one individual as the representative (COABE liaison) for this initiative.
How much time will be required to participate?
We will hold one hour sessions on the 4th Monday of each month, starting in July 2024. Sessions will be recorded for those that are unable to attend, however we do require consistent attendance to access the funding that COABE will provide.
What funding is COABE providing?
a) Free COABE 2026 conference registration for your COABE liaison
b) $100 Amazon gift card for your COABE liaison at the close of the institute
c) State Association Leadership Award ($2,000) given at the COABE conference
d) Seed funding for new or struggling associations
At the close of the institute, your designated liaison will receive a certificate of completion and your association will receive a badge that can be showcased on your association’s web page as well as by your staff and board members. You will also have the opportunity to apply for funding, network with other state association leaders, and access SALI member only resources.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Click the button below to register for SALI, brought to you in partnership with Essential Education.
Register for SALIThe State Association Leadership Institute (SALI) provides state association leaders with professional development, capacity building, and resources to improve state associations and help new state associations start up. COABE proudly recognizes the third SALI cohort leaders that have met the standards associated with each level of participation.
PlatinumArizona
Harshika Bhatt, Arizona Association for Lifelong Learning
Connecticut
Lawrence Covino, Connecticut Association for Adult and Continuing Education
Maryland
Shelia Palmer, Maryland Association for Adult, Community, and Community Education
New Mexico
Emily Glikas, New Mexico Adult Education Association
New York
Amy Mazur, New York Association for Continuing and Community Education
Vermont
Catherine Kalkstein, Central Vermont Adult Education
GoldAlaska
Amy Facklam, Alaska Adult Education Association
Kentucky
Pamela Buchanan, Kentucky Association For Adult and Continuing Education
Maine
Dr. Joshua McNaughton, Maine Adult Education Association
Michigan
Marisol Adelmann, Michigan Association of Community and Adult Education
Ohio
Bobbie Sin, Ohio Association for Adult and Continuing Education
Wyoming
Jessica Smith, Wyoming Lifelong Learning Association
SilverAlabama
Terri Johnson, Alabama Association for Public and Continuing Adult Education
Maryland
Andrea Fricks, Maryland Association for Adult, Community & Continuing Education
Minnesota
Wendy Lindblom, Literacy Action Network
Oklahoma
Eric Beecher, Oklahoma Association for Adult and Continuing Education
Oklahoma
Lisa Johnson, Oklahoma Association for Adult and Continuing Education
Pennsylvania
Loretta Lininger, Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education
Texas
Charmyn Tumey, Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education
BronzeIndiana
Dustin Bentz, Indiana Association for Adult and Continuing Education
Mississippi
Charlie Smart, Mississippi Association of Adult and Community Education