Advocacy: MAEA represents the interests of Maine adult education with the legislature, the Maine Department of Education, federal government, and other state and community agencies. See legislative page for details.

Publications & MAEA Media Newsletter: The MAEA publishes an on-line newsletter, MAEA Media, and occasional briefings, entitled "Quick Study," that discusses current events and issues that face Adult Education programs in Maine. Enrollment statistics are often included. Click here to read more.

Professional Development: 2008 offerings! Click here to read more.

Awards: MAEA members are eligible to nominate individuals for recognition at the Annual Conference. Click here to read more.

The Gerald Levasseur Award Info
Award Nomination Form
Scoring Criteria
Awards Process Suggestions

Leadership & Professionalism: MAEA members are offered avenues for career enhancement through service on committees, the Board of Directors, or as an officer.

Salary Survey: MAEA conducts an annual salary survey, the results of which are available to members only (email MAEA to obtain it). Click here to download the form and participate in the survey.

Certification Assistance: MAEA provides a system of contacts, materials and assistance for members seeking state certification or recertification. Click here to read more here.

Networking: MAEA represents the interests of its members in collaborative initiatives often involving partners from state government, or the University or Community College System. MAEA provides frequent e-mail updates to members and represents the field of adult education on the Board of Maine LEAD.

Promotion and Visibility: MAEA undertakes projects to increase awareness of adult education in Maine through products, media campaigns, and publications.
2008 Draft MAEA Marketing Plan

Scholarships: MAEA awards 2 scholarships annually to graduates of member programs for post-secondary study.
Download our 2008 Scholarship Application
Download our 2008 Scholarship Rubric
Download our 2008 Scholarship Guidelines

Tips for New (and not-so-new) Directors: See Tips for Programs here

Employment Opportunities: See Employment Opportunities in Adult Education

Membership Services and Benefits