The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) is pleased to announce that Gov. Kotek has declared the week of Sept. 14-18, 2026, Oregon’s Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. The governor’s proclamation, signed at the Oregon Capitol on Aug. 18, 2026, emphasizes that education is essential to Oregon’s economic, social and cultural well-being, equipping residents with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Oregon’s celebration coincides with the national Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, organized through the national Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE), and with National GED® Day on Sept. 18, 2026. Each year, adult learners, educators, partners and advocates across the country are encouraged to celebrate and elevate the impact of adult education and GED® completers. Organizations and individuals can participate through social media campaigns, sharing learner success stories, or accessing toolkits provided by COABE and GED Testing Services®.
For more information, visit the COABE website or the National GED Day webpage.
For any questions about RCC’s adult education programs, contact Jesse S. Watson, director of Pre-College Education and STEP, via Teams or email.