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Professional Development

  • Membership to COABE & ProLiteracy
  • Monthly webinars featuring key topics, trends, and best practices
  • Opportunities to engage in more than 8 specialized committees
  • Discounted rates for Annual Conference
  • Discounted rates for Virtual Spring Institute
  • Discounted rates for Literacy Summit
  • Earn State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) through eligible MACAE events and training

Advocacy

  • Representation at the state and federal levels to advance adult, community, and alternative education
  • Dedicated support in Lansing 
  • Ongoing coordination with the State Adult Education Office (LEO-WD) to elevate member concerns and shape statewide strategies
  • Timely legislative updates and advocacy tools to support local and regional government engagement
  • Ability to participate in MACAE’s Advocacy Day at the Capitol, where members meet directly with lawmakers to share program impact and needs
  • Access to advocacy resources, including fact sheets and talking points for outreach 

Additional Benefits

  • Full voting rights on board elections and proposed bylaw changes
  • Opportunity to serve on the MACAE Board of Directors and help lead statewide efforts
  • Ability to nominate peers for statewide recognition at the Annual Conference
  • Eligibility for MACAE and COABE awards, recognizing excellence in the field
  • Member spotlights and recognition on MACAE’s social media pages and communications

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Exclusive Member Benefits

Empowering Michigan’s adult and alternative education professionals through strategic training, connection, and resources.

Networking Opportunities

  • Collaboration with practitioners from across the state
  • Monthly member check-in meetings to stay connected and informed
  • Opportunities to engage through MACAE committees and regional networks
  • Participation in social events and networking sessions
  • Ongoing resource sharing to exchange ideas, tools, and best practices with fellow members

Resources & Support

  • Biweekly newsletters featuring timely updates on relevant legislation, funding, professional development opportunities, field news, and more
  • Direct access to your regional representative on the MACAE Board of Directors for localized support
  • Regular communication and collaboration with the State Adult Education Office (LEO-WD) to keep members informed and engaged in statewide efforts
  • Access to potential grant opportunities and professional job postings
  • Access to an interactive, statewide membership directory
  • Comprehensive resource library, including a social media toolkit, legislative one-pagers, data fact sheets, past trainings, and more
  • Membership troubleshooting and support
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