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What's New at SABES

Mathematizing ESOL I: Integrating Whole Number Operations - Fall 2018 (Online)

Mathematizing ESOL I provides conceptual understanding of math topics around whole numbers, including cultural differences in procedures and notation, and offers strategies for making math accessible...

The New SABES Adult Education Professional Development System has launched!

ACLS launched its revised FY19-FY22 adult education professional development system (SABES) on Monday, July 2, 2018! The new PD system consists of five centers that function as one coordinated system...

STAR Tips and Techniques newsletter, latest issue

The latest issue of STAR Tips and Techniques has now been posted, for June 2018. In this issue, read about: The completion of this year's pilot training: "Special thanks to our new STAR family...

New ELA Blog Post at Reflect & Connect: The Reflective Practitioner

Read the latest post on the ELA blog, Reflect & Connect: The Reflective Practitioner : Summer Learning— blog post ; video introduction Catch up on the previous blog posts: Water Those Seeds of...

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SABES Tips and Highlights

Massachusetts Adult Education High Quality PD Standard #6

HQPD promotes collaboration among educators to encourage sharing of ideas and working together to achieve the identified goals and objectives.

Massachusetts Adult Education Standards for High Quality Professional Development (HQPD)

Our Banner Image Stars

You may recognize the three women on our new banner image! They are Ana Rodriguez, Laura Porter, and Pesha Black, at our PD workshop Redesigning Career Pathways Programs for Adult Student Success held in Worcester last November.

Massachusetts Adult Education High Quality PD Standards

#2. HQPD has clear goals and objectives relevant to desired student outcomes.

#4. HQPD is informed by data, research, and/or standards relevant to the identified goals, objectives, and audience.

Massachusetts Adult Education Standards for High Quality Professional Development (HQPD)

College & Career Math Standards Video Gets Nod from a Program Director

From a program director:

"I wanted to let you know that I just watched your overview of the CCR Math Standards, and was (again) so inspired! Thanks for putting your video out into the world, in the way you did."

Watch the video here.

Massachusetts Adult Education High Quality PD Standard #1

HQPD acknowledges and addresses the unique context of ABE, the variety of preparation and experience with which adult educators come to ABE, and the diverse realities and needs of adult learners.

Massachusetts Adult Education Standards for High Quality Professional Development (HQPD)

What Do ESOL Instructors Need To Know and Be Able To Do?

Review the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers of Adult ESOL to find out. Then sign up for one of the SABES professional development sessions, which provide teachers with opportunities to investigate the standards and customize their own PD–whether they are novice or experienced practitioners. Look for ESOL courses on our SABES calendar.

Math & Numeracy Center course meets with approval

"I have learned through the SABES class how to use more open-ended questions to have my student articulate the concepts and extend their application. This will strengthen his understanding and ability to apply the concepts."

Making Sense of Proportional Reasoning, December, 2017

Learning from Each Other

"I have also learned that there are different ways to approach a proportion question, and if the student can articulate his reasoning, then we can both learn from each other."

Making Sense of Proportional Reasoning, December, 2017