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Vision

Provide leadership and a unified voice to advance the profession of postsecondary learning assistance and developmental education.

Mission

Foster mutual support among national and international organizations dedicated to postsecondary learning assistance or developmental education.


Statement of Support from CLADEA

The Council of Learning Assistance and Developmental Education Associations (CLADEA) stands in unwavering support of learning center leaders during this time of change and uncertainty stemming from policy shifts in Washington, D.C. We recognize the vital role you play in ensuring that all students are included, visible, and heard. We support your efforts to provide your students with academic success services that remove barriers and strive to provide equal opportunities and access.

As national conversations and legislative actions rapidly evolve, CLADEA remains committed to advocating for the values that drive our profession—developing best learning practices, upholding academic excellence, and promoting a sense of belonging for all students. We encourage learning center leaders to stay resilient, lean on our professional community, and continue their critical work in shaping a future where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

CLADEA stands with you and will continue to provide resources, collaboration, and advocacy to navigate these challenges together.

Look forward to announcements coming soon.

#StrongerTogether #CLADEASupport

Tracking Higher Ed’s Dismantling of DEI
The Chronicle of Higher Education

The Chronicle is tracking higher ed’s dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. As colleges make changes in response to anti-DEI legislation and mounting political pressure, an inconsistent and confusing landscape has emerged. The pace of change ramped up in 2025, as the Trump administration signaled a desire to eliminate DEI efforts across the government and private sectors, including in colleges.

The president is working to eliminate the Education Department and fighting ‘woke’ ideology in schools. A week-by-week look at what he’s done.


What's New?

RiLADE January 2025

CLADEA Policies Updated:
College Access—December 2024
Learning Assistance—December 2023
Developmental Education—October 2023


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The Profession and Practice of Learning Assistance and Developmental Education

Originally, this volume was co-published with the National Center for Developmental Education. Jeanne L. Higbee, CLADEA Fellow, served as editor. The Profession and Practice of Learning Assistance and Developmental Education: Essays in Memory of Dr. Martha Maxwell can be used for scholarly research, professional development enhancement, course instructional material, and applications to practice. The book is first of its kind, honoring Martha Maxwell’s vision and featuring chapters from the CLADEA Fellows; it is organized into sections by historical context, current issues, and best practices.


The primary listserv for learning assistance and developmental education.

Learning Support Centers in Higher Education web portal.

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