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Who we are?
Who we are?
We are advocates for adult education.
We build the social infrastructure between individuals and groups to stimulate a robust environment for lifelong learning.
We utilize publications and technology to strengthen the lines of communication in our community.
We monitor and tackle issues affecting our community of lifelong learners.
We promote and empower education programming for special populations not well served by traditional education.
We stimulate excellence through professional development by building expertise and best practices via seminars and workshops.
We eagerly await your contributions. Through the support of our many members, volunteers, friends, neighbors, students, and many others, the Arizona Association for Lifelong Learning is fulfilling its mission. Your contribution of time, energy, and resources is an investment in our communities that delivers great returns. Returns that are measured in a stronger community, a higher quality of life, and a better world.
We look forward to your continued support!
Our Mission
Our Mission
AALL strives to improve opportunities for educational growth by promoting and inspiring lifelong learning and adult literacy in Arizona.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Arizona will have an empowered adult population and a dynamic workforce.
Our Motto
Our Motto
Empowering Learners for Life!
Our History - It's AALL in the Past
Our History - It's AALL in the Past
By Harry Dennis - Emeritus
Arizona's commitment to lifelong learning covers a span of forty three years through the dedication of teachers, the Department of Education, social organizations and lay persons throughout the state. In 1966 the Arizona Adult Education Association (AAEA) began with a membership of 18 people. By 1969 that number had grown to 104, and inroads were being made to bring the joy of learning to remote areas of the state, as well as its towns and cities.
By 1977, under the presidency of Richard Bunning, the AAEA secretary, Miriam Rooney, was instructed to purchase the first gavel for the organization. At that time, membership dues were $5.00 per year. In 1978 the AAEA quarterly newsletter began, and President Pat Dunford called for 1,000 copies of the first brochures to be printed. In 1979 the treasury report on Valentines Day indicated a balance of $310.00. Adult Education in Arizona was growing.
At the same time, other more specialized education groups had come into being: organizations such as Arizona Continuing Education, and Arizona Community Education. In the late 1980's, these associations, along with AAEA, came together to form the Arizona Association for Adult, Community, and Continuing Education (AACCE). This organization flourished and served as a unified state association until 1994 when, by its own accord, it was dissolved to become the present-day Arizona Association for Lifelong Learning (AALL). This was officially recorded with the Arizona Corporation Commission on February 23, 1994.
The Arizona Association for Lifelong Learning today welcomes and supports all individuals and organizations who join in pursuing its endeavors toward fostering the acquisition of knowledge and the joy of intellectual development.
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