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SUMMARY:ABE/Literacy Committee
DESCRIPTION:Contact Michael Evans at mevans@kalamazooliteracy.org for more information.
URL:https://macae.org/event/abe-literacy-committee-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:ABE/Literacy Committee
DESCRIPTION:Contact Michael Evans at mevans@kalamazooliteracy.org for more information.
URL:https://macae.org/event/abe-literacy-committee-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250926T110000
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SUMMARY:Digital Literacy Committee
DESCRIPTION:Contact Jessi Pavey at jpavey@kalamazooliteracy.org for more information.
URL:https://macae.org/event/digital-literacy-committee-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251010T100000
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SUMMARY:MACAE Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting is open to the public\, and we welcome all who wish to attend. Click here to join the meeting.
URL:https://macae.org/event/macae-board-of-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251020T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T193358Z
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SUMMARY:ABE/Literacy Committee
DESCRIPTION:Contact Michael Evans at mevans@kalamazooliteracy.org for more information.
URL:https://macae.org/event/abe-literacy-committee-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251117T140000
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SUMMARY:ABE/Literacy Committee
DESCRIPTION:Contact Michael Evans at mevans@kalamazooliteracy.org for more information.
URL:https://macae.org/event/abe-literacy-committee-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251212T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190356
CREATED:20251212T162539Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: "Supporting Adult Learners Through Testing Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Educators"
DESCRIPTION:MACAE is hosting a webinar titled “Supporting Adult Learners Through Testing Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Educators” on Tuesday\, December 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. via Zoom. \nThis presentation will provide educators with strategies for noticing\, understanding\, and navigating test anxiety with a specific focus on supporting adult learners. Participants will learn what symptoms to watch for and how testing anxiety may present inside and outside of the classroom. Participants will also learn strategies for incorporating mental wellness into classroom exercises and routines as well as practical strategies that students can use to manage test anxiety both in preparation for the test and on the testing day. \nRegister now: https://members.macae.org/ap/Events/Register/AnFmBwvCVCdCN
URL:https://macae.org/event/webinar-supporting-adult-learners-through-testing-anxiety-practical-strategies-for-educators/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251215T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190356
CREATED:20250108T134238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T193317Z
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SUMMARY:ABE/Literacy Committee
DESCRIPTION:Contact Michael Evans at mevans@kalamazooliteracy.org for more information.
URL:https://macae.org/event/abe-literacy-committee-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260109T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190356
CREATED:20251008T155051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T160114Z
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SUMMARY:MACAE Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting is open to the public\, and we welcome all who wish to attend. Click here to join the meeting.
URL:https://macae.org/event/macae-board-of-directors-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macae.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BOARD-MEMBERS-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T140000
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CREATED:20251212T163140Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: "The Promise of Adult Education & Employer Partnerships"
DESCRIPTION:The session will describe how the adult education providers can collaborate with employers to open up pathways for advancement for learners\, sharing how the Literacy Center of West Michigan has developed projects and the lessons they have learned along the way.
URL:https://macae.org/event/webinar-the-promise-of-adult-education-employer-partnerships/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260303T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260303T153000
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SUMMARY:2026 Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, over 80 participants joined MACAE’s Advocacy Day\, and this year we’ve booked a larger room — let’s aim even higher! Register early to secure your chance to meet lawmakers on Tuesday\, March 3 at Heritage Hall (located at the North entrance of the Capitol Building) in Lansing. This is a unique opportunity to connect with legislators\, highlight the community and economic impact of adult education\, and advocate for $40.5M in restored Section 107 funding and continued support for the Adult Literacy Opportunity Fund (ALOF). Join us for a meaningful\, fun-filled day that makes your voice heard! \nREGISTER HERE » | DOWNLOAD FLYER » \nTentative Schedule:\n\n8:30 – 9:00 a.m. – Registration at Heritage Hall\n9:00 – 9:30 a.m. – Welcome and Program Briefing\n9:30 – 9:45 a.m. – Group Photo\n9:45 – 11:30 a.m. – Meetings with Legislators\n10 a.m. – Senate Session Viewing (Optional)\n11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Legislative Lunch at Heritage Hall\n12 p.m. – Speakers/Presentation at Heritage Hall\n1:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Meetings with Legislators\n1:30 p.m. – House Session Viewing (Optional)\n3:30 p.m. – End of Advocacy Day\n\nParking Info »
URL:https://macae.org/event/2026-advocacy-day/
LOCATION:Heritage Hall\, 323 West Ottawa Street\, Lansing\, MI\, 48933\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T150000
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SUMMARY:Adult Literacy Summit
DESCRIPTION:Be Part of Michigan’s Adult Literacy Conversation \nMarch is Reading Month and an ideal time to strengthen our collective literacy practice. On Thursday\, March 12\, MACAE will host its first Adult Literacy Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Livingston Educational Service Agency (1425 West Grand River Ave.\, Howell\, MI 48843). \nThis one-day professional development event will bring together adult literacy professionals from across the state to explore strategies in fund development\, advocacy with donors and partners\, data storytelling\, grants and sponsorships\, tutor training\, volunteer recruitment\, and building effective collaboratives. Participants may earn up to 4.75 SCECHs for attending. \nThe summit will feature a general session presentation from Michael Evans\, Chair of MACAE’s Adult Basic Education/Literacy Committee\, offering insights from one of Michigan’s leading literacy organizations. \nRegistration is now open. Space is limited. We encourage you and members of your team to attend. \nPricing: \n\n$50 $25 for MACAE members who register by February 20 (50% off early bird registration\, generously sponsored by ProLiteracy)\n$50 for MACAE members after February 20\n$75 for nonmembers\n\nThis event is generously sponsored by Burlington English and is designed to equip both new and experienced literacy professionals with practical tools\, new strategies\, and statewide connections. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://macae.org/event/adult-literacy-summit/
LOCATION:Livingston Educational Service Agency\, 1425 W Grand River Ave.\, Howell\, MI\, 48843\, United States
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SUMMARY:Literacy Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://macae.org/event/literacy-summit/
LOCATION:Livingston ESA\, 1425 W. Grand River\, Howell\, MI\, 48843\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T160054Z
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SUMMARY:MACAE Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting is open to the public\, and we welcome all who wish to attend. Click here to join the meeting.
URL:https://macae.org/event/macae-board-of-directors-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macae.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BOARD-MEMBERS-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260417T190356
CREATED:20251212T161901Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Spring Institute
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://macae.org/event/virtual-spring-institute/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="MACAE Office":MAILTO:macaeoffice@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T140000
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CREATED:20260407T170714Z
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SUMMARY:Learner Summit: Pathways to Education\, Careers\, and Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://macae.org/event/learner-summit-pathways-to-education-careers-and-opportunity/
LOCATION:Alpena Community College\, 665 Johnson Street\, Alpena\, MI\, 49707\, United States
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