
Provides leadership, advocacy, and professional development for adult basic education practitioners and adult learners in order to advance the unification and professionalization of the field. https://www.coabe.org/
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DESE (Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is the administrative arm of the State Board of Education. It is primarily a service agency that works with educators, legislators, government agencies and citizens to maintain a strong pubic education system. The scope of the Department’s duties range from early childhood to adult education and community services.
Missouri Adult Education & Literacy
Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) provides free virtual and face-to-face classroom instruction to eligible Missouri citizens in Reading, Language, Mathematics, English Language Competency, Workplace Literacy, Digital Literacy, Civics, and Citizenship. Certified instructors teach all classes. Adult students receive preparation for Missouri’s High School Equivalency exam (HiSET® or GED®) integrated with career specific workforce training. English learners become literate in the English language while learning the responsibilities of citizenship and workforce preparation.
MACT (Missouri Association for Customized Training)
Organization of training professionals involved in administering and delivering training in the State of Missouri.
LERN (Learning Resources Network)
NCCET (National Council for Continuing Education and Training)