Presented By: Erin Vobornik, Denise Hinojosa Orand, Jamie Trujillo, and Kristin Hempel

Student leadership starts in the program and extends across the nation! Join us to learn about national opportunities for adult learners at the 2025 National COABE conference in Dallas and help us build the movement. Learn from students, programs, and state leaders about the benefits of attending and how to fund this amazing experience. Take the first step and don’t let your learners miss out!

Presented By: Dr. Cheryl Ayers, Lynn Thompson, Rania Khalil, and Wendy Klatt

Come be inspired by three success stories of COABE Online Entrepreneurship Institute graduates who are positively changing the lives of adult learners (and families) in ABE/ESOL programs around the country by offering entrepreneurship classes, virtual pitch challenges, mentorships, apprenticeships, resources fairs, field trips, and more! These adult education and literacy programs culminate with the U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification Examination. Instructional strategies and resources to get started will be shared, including syllabi, lessons, assignments, vocabulary lists, etc.

Presented By: Drew Robinson

Are you ready to transform your ESL and ABE classes with a cutting-edge Career Readiness app? Join our interactive webinar session and discover how our smartphone-based instruction empowers learners with essential financial knowledge, real-world digital literacy skills, and crucial work/life coaching. Witness firsthand how students can prepare for success anytime, anywhere, with engaging audiovisual lessons and interactive games that provide immediate feedback. Plus, as a webinar attendee, you’ll receive a free Learning Upgrade license, bringing this transformative app to your classes. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to ignite a passion for learning and equip your learners for a future full of possibilities!

Presented By: Drew Robinson

Discover how instructors are transforming their classrooms with the Learning Upgrade app, driving rapid gains in reading, writing, and math. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to effectively implement the Learning Circles model, leveraging WhatsApp groups to expand learning opportunities for underserved adults. See firsthand how “binge learning” on smartphones accelerates student progress and gain actionable insights into tracking and motivating learners. This webinar is designed for adult education professionals eager to enhance their ESL programs with powerful, app-based learning solutions.

Presented By: Dr. Sophia Alston

Come learn how to design and implement a webinar series for your adult learners ready to enter and re-enter the workforce. This webinar will explore salient topics and formats as well as ways to evaluate the impact of this professional development opportunity. Help your adult learners learn how to navigate towards success in their positions.

Presented By: Olivia DiBiase

Learn more about how you can use the free, online MoneySKILL curriculum to teach students about personal finance. Topics include everything from budgeting and investing to student loans and vehicle financing. In this webinar, we’ll show you how to access the free MoneySKILL curriculum, conduct a course demo, and discuss the benefits it provides to you and your students.