Welcome to Adult Education in Indiana!

Adult education teachers are instrumental in helping students achieve their goals. This site, a component of the New Teacher Training System (NTTS), was designed to inform, prepare, and support new adult educators. Features of the NTTS are:

·                     Introduction to Indiana’s Adult Education System

·                     Welcome Packet and Handbook

·                     Online Pre-service

·                     Workshops on ABE and ESL principles and practice

·                     Mentoring by an experienced adult educator

·                     Assistance with assessment

·                     Ongoing professional development information

New Teacher Registration
Program Directors and Professional Development Facilitators:
Register new adult educators to receive the New Teacher Welcome Packet. Registering a new teacher enables them to receive all training opportunities offered through the Professional Development Project. Note: This registration requires a password which can be obtained from Denise Cox.

Go to the New Teacher Registration Form


Online Pre-service
This pre-service training is available to all teachers.  The purpose of the Online Pre-service is to provide critical information in a timely manner. It should be completed before a new teacher enters the classroom or within the first few weeks of hiring. The Pre-service also provides a refresher for experienced teachers and paraprofessional staff. Simply click on the link below to open.

Open the Online Pre-service


Handbook for Teachers of Adult Education was developed to provide the user with an understanding of adult education in Indiana.  This resource is for administrators, educators, and paraprofessionals.  It is a definitive reference on Indiana’s programming, knowing and working with adult learners, and understanding the challenges that face adult education providers. 

Go to the Handbook for Teachers of Adult Education