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. […]
The Students as Leaders Summit (March 31, 2025) offers adult learners an opportunity to engage in a free hybrid learning experience where they will learn how to foster student leadership in their local programs. Learn how to foster virtual participation for all adult learners in your program to ensure that they do not miss out […]
This interactive discussion will highlight innovative service models for supporting Internationally Trained Professionals (ITPs). We will bring together adult education practitioners from Region 1 and beyond who have built ITP-focused programming across sectors (nursing, engineering) and that leverage different funding models. Whether new to this work or scaling existing programs, participants will learn about useful […]
Participants will learn how to teach through triggers and traumas—yours and your students'—to lead students to academic success. Research shows that past and present trauma affects our ability to learn […]
This webinar will dive into expanding the age range for PACT Time® activities by discovering a variety of experiences for children and parents of all ages. Most PACT Time resources that are available are focused on early childhood (0-8), but family literacy programming can serve families with children of any age and PACT Time activities […]
After graduating from the COABE Online Entrepreneurship Institute, Lynn Thompson and her team at the International Institute of Minnesota (IIM) created an 8-week entrepreneurship course for immigrants with a 98% […]
Author “Slangman” gives an informative and hilarious presentation on the newest slang your students are bringing into YOUR classroom. Join David Burke to find out what it all means and stay one step ahead of the game! And learn which idioms and slang your students must learn to avoid embarrassment and costly mistakes in business, […]
Register here Discover how adult education can open doors to high-demand, high-wage careers in the construction industry. Join COABE and our national partner, the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), for an inspiring information session highlighting a newly launched grant opportunity designed specifically for COABE members. This session will explore how to start—or […]
"Get ready for National Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Week! Join COABE for an interactive webinar designed to help you plan, promote, and celebrate this year's nationwide campaign. You'll receive an overview of the 2026 AEFL Week initiative, learn creative ways to engage learners and community partners, explore promotional resources, and discover simple strategies […]
This free, one-day virtual summit is offered through the Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE) and targeted at teachers and administrators new to the world of adult education:. "Starting a new role in education is both exciting and challenging. This one-day virtual institute is designed to welcome new teachers and administrators into the profession with […]
"Workforce Pell is reshaping the connection between adult education, workforce development, and higher education by expanding Pell Grants to eligible short-term workforce training programs. As implementation begins, adult education leaders have an opportunity to strengthen career pathways, build new partnerships, and improve learner access to high-value credentials. This session will unpack the legislation, explain the […]
September 14-18 is Adult Education & Family Literacy week, when "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." Find resources and more information on COABE's website, and check with your leaders and colleagues to learn how AEFL Week […]