For over 40 years, the Michigan Adult, Community & Alternative Education Association has proudly represented a diverse network of educators and professionals—administrators, instructors, support staff, volunteers, and workforce development leaders—committed to serving learners across Michigan.

By joining or renewing your MACAE membership, you’ll be part of a statewide community working to advance opportunity and equity through education.

Memberships run annually from July 1 to June 30. Sign up today to take full advantage of your benefits, which include:

  • Advocacy alerts and policy updates
  • Quality professional development
  • Networking opportunities
  • Strategic planning support
  • Resource sharing and best practices
  • Regular communications and communities of practice

If you are considering joining and want more information or if you need technical assistance with your membership, please contact Kim Davis at office@macae.org.

2025-2026 MACAE Membership Pricing

  • Organizational Rate for 2-3 persons: $550 Annually

  • Organizational Rate for 4 persons: $650 Annually

  • Organizational Rate for 5-6 persons: $750 Annually

  • Organizational Rate for 7-9 persons: $900 Annually

  • Organizational Rate for 10-15 persons: $1,200 Annually

  • Organizational Rate for 16-19 persons: $1,600 Annually

  • Organizational Rate for 20 and above: $2,000 Annually

  • Community Education Department: $200 Annually

  • Nonprofit Literacy Agency: $200 Annually

  • Retired Members: $40 Annually

  • Individual Membership with Professional Development: $375 Annually

  • Individual Membership without Professional Development: $300 Annually

Benefits

Professional Development

  • Monthly webinars featuring key topics, trends, and best practices
  • Opportunities to engage in more than 10 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
  • Membership to COABE and ProLiteracy

Professional Networking

  • 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

Advocacy

  • Representation at the state and federal levels to advance adult, community, and alternative education
  • Dedicated lobbyist support in Lansing advocating for increased funding, policy improvements, and program support
  • 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 legislative one pagers, policy summaries, and talking points for outreach to policymakers
  • Membership to the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE)

Resources and 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

Standing Committees

  • Adult Basic Education/Literacy Committee
  • Advocacy Committee
  • Alternative Education Committee
  • Community Education Committee
  • Corrections Committee
  • Digital Literacy Committee
  • English as a Second Language Committee
  • High School Equivalency/High School Completion Committee
  • Learner Advisory Council
  • Workforce Committee

Additional Member 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
  • Discounted rates on CASAS testing materials