Background Information Acronym:
Acronym: AAACE

Address:  4380 Forbes Blvd.
City:  Lanham, MD
Zip:  20746

Web Address: http://www.aaace.org

General Inquiries About Organization Name and Title: 
Stephen J. Steurer, Managing Director
Telephone:  (202) 429-5131 ext 3244
E-mail:  steurer1@aol.com


Forum Contact Person
Name and Title:  Stephen J. Steurer, Managing Director
Telephone:  (202) 429-5131 ext 3244
Fax:  (202) 223-4579
E-mail:  steurer1@aol.com Mission Statement

The mission of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) is to provide leadership for the field of adult and continuing education by expanding opportunities for adult growth and development; unifying adult educators; fostering the development and dissemination of theory, research, information, and best practices; promoting identity and standards for the profession; and advocating relevant public policy and social change initiatives.

Organizational Background/Description:

AAACE provides leadership in advancing adult education as a lifelong learning process and serves as a central forum for adult and continuing education special interest groups.  The association works to stimulate local, state, and regional adult continuing education efforts; encourage mutual cooperation and support; monitor proposed legislation and offer testimony to Congress. Information Literacy Goals, Areas of Interest, Publications, Standards, etc. Publications:

Adult Basic Education
Adult Education Quarterly Journal
Adult Learning
Adult Learning Magazine for Practitioners