Adult Higher Education AllianceServing institutions and individuals who advocate for, support, and advance adults in programs of higher education by fostering the exchange of ideas, sharing effective pedagogical practices and current research that support the learning of adults, and providing professional development to our members.
American Association for Adult and Continuing EducationProviding leadership for the field of adult and continuing education by expanding opportunities for adult growth and development; unifying adult educators; fostering the development and dissemination of theory, research, information, and best practices; promoting identity and standards for the profession; and advocating relevant public policy and social change initiatives.
American Council on EducationA membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice.
American Educational Research AssociationA national research society that strives to advance knowledge about education, to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and to promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good.
Coalition on Adult Basic EducationProvide leadership, communication, professional development, and advocacy for adult education and literacy practitioners to advance quality services for all adult learners. Site includes professional development and lesson planning materials.
Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS)A national leadership initiative of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) to expand evidence-based practice in the field of adult education. Site includes extensive instructional and professional development resources.
National Association for Adults with Special Learning NeedsAn association for those who serve adults with special learning needs, including educators, trainers, employers, and human service providers. Its goal is to ensure that adults with special learning needs have the opportunities necessary to become successful lifelong learners.
UNESCO Institute for Lifelong LearningOne of UNESCO’s key education-related institutes and the only organizational unit in the UN family that holds a global mandate for lifelong learning. Taking a holistic and integrated, inter-sectoral and cross-sectoral approach to lifelong learning as the guiding paradigm for 21st century education, UIL promotes and supports lifelong learning with a focus on adult learning, continuing education, literacy and non-formal basic education.
