What is ALADE?

Alabama Association for Developmental Education

Developmental Education is a field of practice and research with in higher education with a theoretical foundation in developmental psychology and learning theory. It promotes the cognitive and affective growth of all postsecondary learners, at all levels of the learning continuum. Developmental education is sensitive and responsive to the individual differences and special needs among learners. Developmental education programs and services commonly address academic preparedness, diagnostic assessment and placement, development of general and discipline-specific learning strategies, and affective barriers to learning.

ALADE assists the developmental instructor by providing information on learning strategies, teaching methodologies, and reviews of current research in developmental education. The organization offers special interest (SPIN) groups, a newsletter, a state directory, and an annual conference, usually held the second Thursday/Friday of November