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June 2018
Monday, June 11, 2018
Summer Conference
July 16 - 18 -20182018 Annual Summer ConferenceDMACC Campus - FFA Enrichment Center - Ankeny, IA
Join your peers and enjoy numerous networking opportunities and learn... Read more
February 2017 Newsletter
Monday, February 6, 2017
Adult Education and Literacy Grant Opportunities
On March 15, 2017, the Iowa Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation will be releasing a request for proposals for a three-year federal grant... Read more
December 2016 Newsletter
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
The Iowa Culture and Language Conference
The Iowa Culture and Language Conference (ICLC) was held Nov. 14-16, 2016 at the Marriott Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa. The mission of ICLC is to... Read more
September 2016 Newsletter
Thursday, September 22, 2016
13 Barriers to Employment
The new WIOA legislation identifies 13 barriers to employment. It recognizes the significance of these barriers to education and economic success. The... Read more
August 2016 Newsletter
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Earn a Gold Medal by Being a Volunteer
Volunteers serve as critical components for adult education coordinators and administrators in meeting the needs of today’s diverse... Read more
July 2016 Newsletter
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Integrated Education and Training
Integrated education and training (IET) is a new way of providing increased access to services for adult education students. The Workforce... Read more
June 2016 Newsletter
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Regional Workshops Recap
The Iowa Department of Education Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation recently provided regional workshops in Council Bluffs, Des Moines, and... Read more
May 2016 Newsletter
Thursday, May 19, 2016
My Learning Plan
My Learning Plan is a powerful system used by more than 1,200 school districts, regional providers, departments of education, and other educational organizations throughout the country and around the world ranging in size from less than 25 FTE to more than 50,000 users. My Learning Plan is a robust, yet user-friendly,... Read more
Iowa AEL Graduation Success Stories
Sunday, May 1, 2016
The Your Future Starts Here campaign will share the graduation success stories of Iowans who passed the HiSET and earned their high school equivalency... Read more
4 Reasons to Earn Your HSED
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Receiving your High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) will transform your life. You will have a higher chance of keeping a well-paying job, enjoy better... Read more
April 2016 Newsletter
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Using Information (Data) to Change Behavior
At home, sometimes we get the feeling we are spending a lot of money. This is usually confirmed by checking our bank account. Ouch! Often,... Read more
March 2016 Newsletter
Thursday, March 17, 2016
AEL March Newsletter: Professional Development
Professional Development in Adult Education and Literacy
Professional development increases student achievement, enhances classroom... Read more
February 2016 Newsletter
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Bringing it Home with the Parent/Family Relationship
The importance of a good education is undeniable, and a sturdy foundation is key to developing a... Read more
January 2016 Newsletter
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Human-Centered Design Thinking
Sometimes developing a solution requires a creative approach. Human-centered design is a process that starts with the user... Read more
December 2015 Newsletter
Monday, December 28, 2015
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
You know the importance of setting goals, but are the goals you're setting actually reachable or are you setting yourself up for failure... Read more
November 2015 Newsletter
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Share Your Story!
Your Future Starts Here Iowa wants to share the success stories of Iowans who are working towards or obtained their High School... Read more
October 2015 Newsletter
Monday, October 5, 2015
Adult Education & Literacy Programs
Today more than 250,000 Iowans are without a high school diploma. According to the National Coalition on... Read more