Click on links below to view the online resources for adult educators in Illinois. Click here to view webinars and resources for Administrators too.
American Association of Adult and Continuing Educators (AAACE)
The American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) is dedicated to the belief that lifelong learning contributes to human fulfillment and positive social change. We envision a more humane world made possible by the diverse practice of our members in helping adults acquire the knowledge, skills and values needed to lead productive and satisfying lives.
Autism Training and Technical Assistance Project
The Autism Training and Technical Assistance Project (ATTA) creates resources and provides professional development that assists individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their transition from secondary education to postsecondary education or employment.
Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE)
The Coalition on Adult Basic Education’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.
Equity Video Series
Illinois Adult Education is dedicated to supporting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access, DEIA, efforts. Use this series of six videos to learn and to share with your students, colleagues, and neighbors.
Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (ICAPS)
The Integrated Career & Academic Preparation System (ICAPS), is the implementation of the IET (Integrated Education and Training) model in Illinois. ICAPS aims to provide an integrated pathway in Career and Technical Education (CTE) for college credit and program certificate opportunities for Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) students that lack basic skills.
LINCS Learning Portal
Access freely available, evidenced-based professional development courses and training through the Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) Learning Portal. Explore 20+ self-paced online courses and facilitated online courses for adult educators and program managers. Earn a downloadable certificate of completion for each course you complete.
LINCS Resource Collection
Through the Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE, self-paced ONLINE COURSES, and searchable RESOURCES, adult education practitioners nationwide harness the power of collaboration and sharing to improve educational outcomes.
Transitions Academy Recordings
The Transitions Academy is designed to assist programs and their partnerships in developing, strengthening, and updating Bridge and ICAPS (Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System) programs by increasing awareness of the expanding partnership between Adult Education and Career and Technical Education as it relates to the IET/ICAPS models, Illinois Bridge programs, and Illinois Programs of Study. The Transitions Academy commences with a convening each fall and persists throughout the year with offerings such as virtual learning communities, mentoring, professional learning opportunities, and communication. View recordings from the latest Fall Convening: Spotlighting Access and Options for Success.
Transitions Newsletter
As part of the year-long Transitions Academy, an Illinois Transitions Newsletter is published three times a year spotlighting important events, training options, and sharing resources.
