See below for upcoming SABES PD events for English Language Arts. Or, check out the ELA Upcoming Events Calendar tab anytime!

Note: you are welcome to request ELA instructional coaching for program staff. If interested, please submit a Contact Us request.

All PD offerings are online and facilitated unless indicated otherwise.

Tuesday, May 14

Innovations and Society: A Unit Plan Integrating ELA and Social Studies Instruction

Technological advancements profoundly shape society, revolutionizing our lifestyles and modes of communication. In this session, explore a new, contextualized ELA unit plan centered around the innovations and inventions of the Second Industrial Revolution and the societal forces that transformed the United States into an industrial giant.

• 1:00 - 2:30pm

Wednesday, May 15

EBRI Comprehension Strategies

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.

• 1:00 - 2:30pm

Friday, May 17

New Program Directors: Meet and Greet With SABES Directors!

For new directors and veteran directors of newly funded adult education programs, the first months and years can be a unique challenge as you learn how to do your job, while also leading and supporting everyone around you. If you’re wondering where to even begin or are looking for resources and colleagues to support you, join us for this 60-minute meet and greet with SABES. 

At SABES, we strive to be a valuable resource and partner for you and members of your team. This “meet and greet” session is designed to provide new directors with an overview of the SABES professional development (PD) system. You will have the opportunity to meet directors from the five SABES centers—Math & Numeracy; English Language Arts (ELA); ESOL; Program Support; and the SABES Communication Center—and begin a conversation about the many ways we can work together in support of high-quality programs and student outcomes.

We also want to hear from you! While we will provide you with information about SABES, the primary purpose of this meeting is to build relationships as a first step of what we hope will be enduring collaborative efforts.

• 10:30am - 11:30am

Monday, May 20

Overview of EBRI - May (Self-Paced Modules)

This self-paced course is the first step on your journey for evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI), providing an introduction to and an overview of EBRI. It is a prerequisite for all other EBRI offerings. (Note: STAR training also fills this prerequisite, so STAR-trained practitioners do not need to take this Overview.)

• 8:00am (Self-paced course opens)

Thursday, May 30

ELA Teacher Sharing Group: Culturally Responsive Teaching, a Potential “Game Changer” in ABE/ASE ELA Instruction

This third installment in the series of English language arts (ELA) teacher sharing groups will focus on the importance and impact of culturally responsive teaching in English language arts instruction. Join us to share and gain valuable insight into how to incorporate this important component into your ELA teaching. 

• May 30 | 1:00 - 2:00pm