named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy Initiatives
Organized advocacy efforts including legislative visits, meetings with state officials, and joint actions with partner organizations to advance adult education policy in New York
Annual Conference
Statewide gathering featuring educational workshops, vendor exhibitions, leadership discussions, and award ceremonies for students and educators
Awards Program
Annual recognition of outstanding students, educators, administrators, and community supporters through multiple award categories including Student of the Year and the Lawrence Levin Professional Award
Lunch and Learn
Monthly virtual professional development workshops for adult education professionals, with session recordings available on YouTube
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 2 activities
- Host annual conference for adult education professionalsOrganizes and hosts an annual conference for adult education professionals featuring educational workshops, networking opportunities, and resource access; the 2026 conference was titled "Making Waves in Adult Education: Together We Rise," and the 2027 conference is scheduled for April 28–30, 2027.
- Provide monthly professional development workshopsHosts a monthly Lunch and Learn webinar series free of charge, typically held on Tuesdays from 12–1 PM, focused on topics in adult education such as teacher leadership, with sessions recorded and made available on YouTube.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Advance adult education through organizational adaptation and professional developmentOperates as a progressive membership organization dedicated to advancing adult and continuing education by adapting to changing environments and providing ongoing professional development and networking opportunities.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocate for adult education policy at the state levelConducts legislative advocacy in New York, including over 50 visits in Albany and testimony before the State Board of Regents, to advance adult education policy; also supports state advocacy fellowships for members.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Host award ceremonies to recognize adult education contributorsOrganizes two annual award events during its conference: an Awards Luncheon to honor leadership in adult education and a Student of the Year Awards Dinner to recognize outstanding students.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Maintain archive of professional development recordingsPreserves and provides access to recordings of past professional development sessions, including Lunch and Learn webinars, through its YouTube channel and other digital archives.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Offer scholarships for post-secondary educationProvides scholarship opportunities to members to support their pursuit of post-secondary education.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Provide membership services to support adult education professionalsOffers individual, student, and tiered organizational memberships (bronze, silver, gold, platinum) that provide access to professional networks, information, and reciprocal support; includes dual membership with COABE as part of NYACCE membership.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$116K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$116K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$208K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$46K
Cash$46K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$46K
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
7 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue -5.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Alyson Trudeau — Treasurer
- Amy Muzur — President
- Coleen Macaluso — Secretary
- Katie LaBonte — President Elect
- Maria Huntington — Immediate Past President
- Nell Eckersley — Vice President
- Sarah Mills — Vice President
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Amy Mazur Partner — Contact person for sponsorship inquiries for the 2027 conference.
- COABE Network — NYACCE membership includes membership in COABE, a national organization focused on advocacy and professional development in adult basic education.
- COABE Partner — Provides joint membership, linking NYACCE members to national adult education resources and network
- Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) Network — NYACCE participates in the COABE State Advocacy Fellowship, which develops leadership and advocacy capacity in adult education.
- Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) Partner — Collaborates with COABE through board member participation in the State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship.
- Lawrence Levin Network — Names a professional award after Lawrence Levin, indicating recognition of his contributions to the field.
- NYATEP Partner — Has a partnership with NYATEP through board representation and shared advocacy in workforce development and adult education.
- NYCCAL Partner — Collaborated with NYACCE on a day of advocacy in Albany for adult education.
- New York State Board of Regents Government — Presented testimony and insights on adult education to this state education policy body.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts recordings of past Lunch and Learn webinars on its YouTube channel.
- YouTube Partner — Platform used to host and share recorded Lunch and Learn sessions.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Leadership Development as Field Advancementmethodology: teacher_leadership_developmentBy cultivating teacher and educator leadership through coaching, training, and advocacy opportunities, we strengthen the adult education field’s capacity for innovation and policy influence, because empowered practitioners drive systemic change.
- Learner-Centered Advocacymethodology: learner-centered advocacyBy centering adult learner voices in policy discussions, we create more authentic and impactful advocacy that drives equitable access to education, because lived experience increases the urgency and legitimacy of reform efforts.
- Networked Capacity Buildingmethodology: member_service_networkBy connecting member organizations through a coordinated network, we enhance their collective effectiveness and service delivery in adult education, because shared infrastructure and professional ties amplify individual organizational impact.