Welcome to the National Association for Developmental Education!

For over 30 years, the National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) and its members have helped learners at all levels of preparedness realize their full academic potential. We encourage you to explore this site to learn more about developmental education; our professional association; and our services to learners, members, and educational institutions.

Wish to Become More Involved?

• Call for Nominations for the 2013-2014 NADE Executive Board
• volunteer to serve on a NADE Committee
• contribute to a NADE publication
• nominate yourself or others for an award
• join a local or regional chapter
  

Professional Development and Research

The Jandris Center at the University of Minnesota also provides a free hour-long webinar that will help in submitting information to this link. That web link is: Jandris Center

From Dr. Sue Cain, Council on Postsecondary Education, Kentucky, and Administration SPIN Chair: Check out the top ten higher education policy issues in 2012 from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. College readiness is now number 8 on the list. Last year, college readiness was number 3. American Association of State Colleges and Universities

As a precursor to things to come through our Professional Development Committee and our Research Committee, see this article written by the NADE President for retention and recruitment officers. Let your Board members know what other types of articles you would like to see appear on the NADE website. Read Article »

• NADE President and President-elect are interviewed in Community College Times for February 9, 2012. Read Article »

Plenary Sessions from NADE 2012 can be seen here:
• Dr. Suzanne Elise Walsh, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Speech on 02.23.2012. Presentation Slides »
• Town Hall 2012 (Coming Soon)
• Dr. Christine McPhail (Coming Soon)
NADE is partnering with Innovative Educators to bring you four webinars on Strengthening Academic Support Programs including Developmental Education Programs. The four webinars are (1) Using the NADE Self-Evaluation Guides to Establish and Assess Academic Support Programs with Dr. Linda Thompson and Dr. Karen Patty-Graham; (2)The Power of Integrating Support Services into Courses: What the Research Says, with Dr. Patrick Saxon and Jane Neuburger; (3) Intentional Advising to Strengthen Developmental Outcomes by Dr. Rebecca Goosen; and (4) NADE Certification Overview: Implementing a Data-Driven Assessment of Program and Student Outcomes by Val Hampson and Jennifer Ferguson. All four webinars may be purchased for $1,000 or separately for less. Webinars may be live (starting on March 27th!) or recorded versions. Go to http://www.innovativeeducators.org and search on "NADE" to sign up!