The document summarizes four major organizations that promote lifelong learning: 1. The Coalition of Lifelong Learning Organizations (COLLO) promotes continuing adult education, networking, and information exchange. It has programs like Tech Prep and supports federal literacy programs. 2. The American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) provides services, publications and conferences for faculty, researchers, and graduate students. 3. The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) focuses on employers and workforce development. It offers certification programs for prior learning assessment and career advising. 4. The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) encourages family learning and advocates for visionary adult learning

1. Presenters (Learning Team D): Rikketta Franklin, Neddra Rice, Juanita
McCarley, Stefanie Wilson
AET/508 – Community-Based Education
Jill Van Allen
May 8, 2017

2. Organizations for Lifelong Learning
 The Coalition of Lifelong Learning Organizations
 American Association of Adult and Continuing Education
 National Institute of Adult Continuing Education
 Council for Adult and Experiential Learning

4. Philosophy
The overall purpose of the Coalition is to operate on a non-profit basis for the promotion of social
welfare by developing, maintaining and improving a balanced system of lifelong learning.
Programs
Tech Prep – legislation for nation’s community colleges that allows students to earn high school and
college credits at the same time for successful completion of Career and Technical Education courses
in high school.
Federal Literacy Programs – a program designed to fight against elimination federal literacy
programs.
Work Keys – skills assessment test designed for those who are interested in or currently working for
employers that place emphasis on National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).
Population
Adult learners, continuing education, and organizations committed to lifelong learning.
Needs Addressed
Financial and legislative support
Professional development
Research and networking

6. Philosophy
The organization has envisioned a more humane world made contingent by the diverse practices of its
members in assisting adults obtain the knowledge, skills and beliefs needed to lead productive and
fulfilling lives.
Programs
AAACE members receive online access to published leading adult journals, webinars, and special
conferences in the following fields:
• Adult Education Quarterly (AEQ)
• Adult Learning (AL)
• Journal of Transformative Education (JTED)
Population
Adult learners, continuing education, and organizations committed to lifelong learning.
Needs Addressed
Advocate for specific policies, programs, legislations, and initiatives
Professional development in leadership roles
Research and networking for positive social change

8. Philosophy
Provide 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 the best practices; promoting identity and
standards for the profession; and advocating relevant public policy and social change initiatives.
Programs
• Webinar
• Conferences
• Membership options
• Online resources
• Member Insurance
• Access to National Literacy Advocacy List
Population
Individuals, students, affiliates, and retired AAACE members
Needs Addressed
Access to publications, conferences, and webinars that promote leadership among adult learners.

9. Council for Adult and Experiential Learning

10. Philosophy
The mission statement for the Council of Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) is to advocate and
innovate on behalf of all adult learners, regardless of their socio-economic circumstances, to
enhance their economic and educational opportunities (Council for Adult Experiential Learning,
2017).
Programs
• Prior Learning Assessment Certification Program
• Faculty Assessor Training Workshop
• Career Education and Advising Certification
The workshops and certification programs are offered in person and online.
Population
Employers, adult learners, university faculty and staff, low-income students, unemployed and
students with prior military experience.
Needs Addressed
• Improving access for underserved adults.
• Increasing opportunities for adults to earn meaningful credentials based on knowledge and
capabilities.
• Assisting post secondary institutions to improve student enrolment, retention, and completion.

11. Promote
lifelong
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adult
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adult
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Organizations for Lifelong Learning
Similarities

12. Organizations for Lifelong Learning
Differences
The Coalition of Lifelong
Learning Organization
(COLLO) has a federal
literacy program and
provides continuing adult
education, networking, and
exchanging information
(The coalition of lifelong
learning organization,
2017).
The Council for Adult and
Experimental Learning
(CAEL) focuses on
employers and the
workforce (The Council for
Adult and Experimental
Learning, 2017).
American Association for
Adult and Continuing
Education (AAACE) is the
only organization that
provides services to
faculty, researchers, and
graduates students
(American association of
adult and continuing
education, 2017).
National Institute of Adult
Continuing Education
(NIACE) encourages family
learning and sets a vision
of adult learning systems
and where they should be
in 2020 (Waddington,
Tuckett & Boucher, 2012).

13. References
American Association for Adult and Continuing Education. (2017). Welcome to AAACE.
Retrieved from http://www.aaace.org/
The Coalition of Lifelong Learning Organizations. (2017). The coalition of lifelong
learning organizations. Retrieved from http://thecollo.org/
The Council for Adult Experimental Learning. (2017). Learning and work to help adults
succeed. Retrieved from http://www.cael.org/
Waddington, S., Tuckett, A., & Boucher, F. (2012). European vision for adult
education. Adults Learning, 24 (2). 42-43