The Coalition on Adult Basic Education represents the system of 55,000 adult educators across the United States. COABE has more than 26,000 active members and serves nearly 40,000 individuals annually through programmingand special events. COABE membership benefits include professional development opportunities such as webinars, virtual and national conferences and regional institutes, access to the COABE Journal, and participating in our legislative advocacy initiatives, and our award winning "Educate and Elevate" national public awareness campaign.
COABE is seeking dynamic leaders to serve on its Board of Directors to help provide leadership for the adult education field. Elected COABE board members meet in person two times per year and serve on various committees and taskforces meeting in-person and via teleconference throughout the year.
The open positions are noted below, and nominations will be accepted through January 31, 2020.
*Qualified Nominees must be from Region 1 which consists of the following states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Nominees and those nominating candidates for office must be COABE members in good standing. Contact [email protected] to ensure memberships are current or to renew.
To apply or nominate a colleague, please complete the online form by clicking the button below. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2020.
Please contact [email protected] with questions or for assistance completing the nomination form.
Our mission is to inspire educators so adults succeed and communities thrive.
