Standardized testing, whether it is for high school equivalency or measuring student gains, is a major concern in adult numeracy classes. It can be tempting to "teach to the test" in the hopes of getting students ready to get a passing score as quickly and painlessly as possible. However, making test preparation the main focus of… read more

Advisor sharing groups are peer-facilitated meetings where advisors provide program updates, discuss and troubleshoot common challenges, and share resources, promising practices, and more. This group is open to anyone who works in an advising role, regardless of their title. 

Note: All advisor sharing… read more

Advisor sharing groups are peer-facilitated meetings where advisors provide program updates, discuss and troubleshoot common challenges, and share resources, promising practices, and more. This group is open to anyone who works in an advising role, regardless of their title. 

Note: All advisor sharing… read more

In this 1.5-hour workshop, you will learn two EBRI (Evidenced-Based Reading Instruction) strategies for teaching comprehension skills through summarization. The session will be facilitated by two nationally certified MA STAR trainers.

In this workshop, you will learn strategies and techniques for teaching English grammar and maximizing opportunities for learners to practice and use new language forms in meaningful, authentic contexts.

Please note: This course will take place in Blackboard, where you will find all… read more