Why Become a CAACE Member?
Your membership is an investment in the economic health and overall well-being of your program and Connecticut’s future.
Support from a full time Executive Director working to increase programming awareness and outreach on a State and National level.(New for 2023)
Take advantage of a statewide marketing initiative including professional promotional videos in both English and Spanish.(New for 2023)
As a member you will be supporting an educated workforce and the success of your students and their families.
As a member you will become a member of COABE, the Coalition on Adult Basic Education, and ProLiteracy (New for 2023) with all its own many benefits including discounted merchandise and access to professional learning opportunities.
Participate in networking opportunities among directors, counselors, facilitators, teachers and volunteers.
Join the CAACE Conference and professional learning opportunities for staff that address the latest federal, state and local initiatives.
Engage in Enrichment/Continuing Education Round-table discussions.
Receive Director support, professional mentoring and technical assistance.
Legislative updates on critical policy and appropriations issues.
Advocacy support at the local, state and national levels.
Increased Social Media marketing for your program and in collaboration with a national promotional team.
The Connecticut Association of Adult and Continuing Education (CAACE) is a non-profit dedicated to supporting and advocating on behalf of adult education programs across the state for our adult learners.
Our Mission Statement: Our purpose is to provide leadership in advancing the concept of lifelong learning, and to conduct, promote, and sponsor professional development conferences and activities. CAACE is the only adult education professional organization that advocates for continued and increased Federal and State adult education funding.
One more thing: CAACE is here to help you with your professional development because, other than your fine adult ed staff, there aren't many people in the K-12 system that know what adult education is actually about. Here's a partial list of benefits of your CAACE membership:
CAACE provides members with:
Professional Learning opportunities for Directors and Program Leaders as well as Continuing Education Seminars
Director support, professional mentoring and technical assistance
Advocacy support at the local, state and national levels
Networking among directors, counselors, facilitators, teachers and volunteers
The engaging annual CAACE Conference and professional development opportunities for staff that address the latest federal, state and local initiatives in instructional improvement, plus awards for outstanding programs, staff and students
Enrichment/Continuing Education round-table discussions
Legislative updates on critical policy and appropriations issues
Awards to learners and staff that highlight their hard work
Monthly Newsletter highlighting important developments in Adult Education at the local, state and national level
Monday Morning Minutes: Short weekly updates on programming in the state
Access to our comprehensive website with updated facts and statistics regarding adult education
Bi-monthly Board meetings open to all members
As a member of CAACE your organization and staff will also become members of the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE)
Educate and Elevate Award Winning Tools
Access our award winning campaign toolkit which enables you to educate the public, funders, and legislators about your and our important work of changing lives through adult education.
Quick Access to Legislators
As a field, we united to let legislators know that adult education changes lives and stimulates the economy. Legislators listened and added $82 million and staved off $200 million in funding cuts to our WIOA Title II funding stream. We must continue to contact them!
National Awards
Do you know an outstanding educator, administrator, or adult learner? COABE awards $2,000 per winner each year!
Adult Educator Resources
Find lesson plans, apps, videos, and much more or upload your own to share with other adult educators!
COABE National Conference
Enjoy our members-only, $75 off registration discount.
Conference Mini Grants
With generous funding provided by our partners, COABE will award mini grants to defray registration costs to our national conference.
Professional Development
Each month you will have the opportunity to join our professional development webinars where you will hear from expert national level presenters on trending topics.
Amazon Career Choice
The "Reducing Barriers to Employment" initiative enables adult learners to apply for jobs they would otherwise not be eligible for, making $15–$19 per hour, plus retirement package plus, "College Choice" where Amazon will pay for 80%–95% of their education. Amazon also hosts site visits and field trips, enabling adult learners to tour the facility.
CAACE membership also includes a yearly ProLiteracy membership. This membership includes:
Reduced cost subscription to News For You magazine in both print and digital formatting
25% discount on all ProLiteracy resources
Free access to Tutor training
Free or discounted adult literacy and ESL courses and resources on Education Network (www.proliteracy.org/ednet)—our online learning management system
Free access to the Member Toolkit—a selection of tools containing instruction and best practices for marketing, social media, fundraising, email marketing and more.
Email alerts on legislative issues & Advocacy for public policies and legislation benefiting adult education programs
Promotional tools like posters, advertisements, and videos to help promote literacy programs (www.proliteracy.org/Resources/Media-Kit)
Program Listing on ProLiteracy's website, recognizing your program as a member
ProLiteracy member icon next to your member listing in the National Literacy Directory
Discount on Directors & Officers Liability Insurance
Annual Statistical Report*** that identifies national trends and can be used to support your fundraising and grant writing efforts.
CAACE also provides the support of a full time Executive Director, who is available to support individual programming inquiries and advocacy.
To learn more about how CAACE can support your organization email or call Larry Covino: covinol@caace.org 860-929-9530
Notes:
CAACE provides access to over 20,000 adult learners across every community. Our Career Counselors guide learners to post-secondary academic and certification programs associated with the American Jobs Centers and the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities.
CAACE is responsible for advocating with the State Legislature in support of all adult learners
Our programs support over 20,000 learners a year and awarded 1,014 diplomas in 2023
Offer programming in every community in the state regardless of size
Employ over 1,000 full and part time teachers and support staff as well as 500 volunteers
We can educate a student for less than $2,700 per year
Membership Fees are based on the number of employees your association has.
To learn more contact info@caac.org
