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Coalition for Adult Basic Education (COABE) 2023 National Conference


Sunday, April 2, 2023 – Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Atlanta Marriott Marquis | Atlanta, GA

As the leading national organization representing the U.S. system of adult education, the Coalition on Adult Basic Learning (COABE) provides award winning leadership, communication, professional development, and advocacy services to more than 79,000 adult educators and 1.5 million adult learners. COABE’s National Conference is the largest convening of adult educators in the world, and Abt’s Judith Alamprese will share insights on digital technologies in adult education—including the use of text messaging—and potential outcomes from CONFINTEA VII, the global adult learning conference.

Abt Featured Sessions:

Monday, April 3
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET | Hybrid

Title: Effective Approaches for Using Digital Technologies in Adult Education: Findings from Research

  • Judith Alamprese, Abt Global
  • Adam Atwell, JFF

Tuesday, April 4
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM ET | Hybrid

Title: Using Customized Text Messaging to Support Adult Education Learner’s Progress Towards Attaining Their Goals

  • Judith Alamprese, Abt Global

Tuesday, April 4
11:45 AM – 9:15 AM ET | Hybrid

Title: Implications from CONFINTEA VII’s Marrakech Framework for Action for Delivery of U.S. Adult Basic Education Services

  • Judith Alamprese, Abt Global
  • Christy Rhodes, East Carolina University
Atlanta Marriott Marquis | Atlanta, GA