GAEA

Georgia Adult Education Association

GAEA. is an association with membership from universities, colleges,  technical
institutes, libraries, state government departments, business & industry, professional
associations, groups  involved in the continuing education
and training of Georgia citizens. 

The Georgia Adult Education Association contributes to the field of continuing education
and training, to the professional development of continuing educators and trainers, and to the
lifelong learning of the citizens of Georgia through programming, collaboration, communication,
advocacy, and research. 

GAEA. was founded on April 15, 1955, when continuing educators met at The University of
Georgia in Athens, Georgia, at a conference entitled "The Challenge of Adult Education in
Georgia." GAEA was chartered on April 2, 1959, as the Georgia Adult Education Council, Inc. 

In the spring of 1975, the council became the Georgia Adult Education Association, Inc., and functions today as the umbrella organization serving adult educators from all segments of the adult education profession. 

GAEA Membership Offers:

• Cutting edge conferences & workshops featuring experts in the field of adult education.

• Technical assistance providing consultation and training.

• Member scholarships for the pursuit of advanced degrees in this professional field

• Journal publication, The PRACTICUM, providing members the opportunity to read and publish articles in the field of adult education.

• Electronic newsletters and news articles providing current information affecting adult education.

• Awards & Recognition for individual achievement for excellence in programming and service.

• Networking with members serving in the field of adult education: GAEA listserve. 

• GAEA mission
     

To become a member of the growing and dynamic Georgia Adult Education Association,

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