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Mission

INADE seeks to improve the theory and practice of developmental education at all levels of the educational spectrum, the professional capabilities of developmental educators, and the design of programs to prepare developmental educators. INADE focuses on the academic success of students by providing professional development, supporting student learning, providing public leadership, disseminating exemplary models of practice, coordinating efforts with other organizations, facilitating communication among developmental education professionals, and anticipating trends.​

Purpose

The purpose of INADE shall be to improve the practices and effectiveness of developmental education services, the professional capabilities of developmental educators, and the programs and resources designed to prepare and support developmental educators in post-secondary education.

Motto

"​Helping underprepared students prepare, prepared students advance, advanced students excel."

Definition

​Developmental education is a comprehensive process that focuses on the intellectual, social,
and emotional growth and development of all students. Developmental education includes, but is
not limited to, tutoring, personal/career counseling, academic advisement and coursework.

Goals

  • Engaging in the development and expansion of a communications network among those interested in developmental and remedial education in Indiana.
  • Promoting and sponsoring professional development, curriculum design, research, and evaluation efforts among its membership and other interested parties.
  • Engaging in the specific and general coordination of efforts with other organizations and persons having purposes supportive of, or in harmony with, INADE concerns.
  • Providing for an annual conference for its membership and prospective membership, and such other regional and local conferences as resources permit.
  • Addressing significant issues in developmental and remedial education in the state of Indiana.

History

​INADE was founded in 1986 in Indianapolis as the Indiana Association for Developmental Education, and NADE (now NOSS) was founded in 1976 in Chicago as the National Association for Remedial/Developmental Studies in Postsecondary Education. NADE established its first local chapter in New York City in 1979. That same year NADE membership increased to more than 1,200. The Journal of Developmental Education became the official journal of the association, and awards were established for outstanding service. The organization officially became NADE in 1984. The association’s conferences added pre- and post-conference institutes and more exhibitors. Increased revenues enabled expansion of committee activities, revenue sharing with chapters, and communications and services to members. Recent initiatives include international involvement, political liaison efforts, self-assessment guidelines, secondary/postsecondary partnerships, and certification processes for developmental education programs.

Membership

To find out more about becoming a member, please check out our page here.

Leadership

To meet our board members, check out our page here.

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