SABES: Training leaders in Adult Basic Education

Welcome to the Northeast SABES Website

Northeast SABES promotes high quality adult basic education services in Massachusetts through training, support, and resources that improve the skills and knowledge of practitioners and strengthen programs. Since its inception in 1990, Northeast SABES has focused on developing the skills, knowledge and talents of Adult Basic Education practitioners so that they may provide exemplary service to adult learners.

Northeast SABES is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and is hosted by Northern Essex Community College. NE SABES is part of a statewide staff development system for Adult Basic Education programs and practitioners.

Northeast SABES is located at the NECC RiverWalk

Northeast SABES
360 Merrimack St., Bldg 9K 3rd flr, suite 313
Lawrence, MA 01843

Northeast SABES Staff

Irene Chalek * CAEPP Executive Director * 978-659-1271
Kretcha Roldan * Regional Director * 978-659-1276
Deborah Gray * Administrative Assistant * 978-659-1275
Janet Piracha *Associate Coordinator/Curriculum and Assessment *978-659-1281 Patty Ball * Technology Coordinator/DL Specialist *978-659-1277
Michelle Gatta * LD/Advising Coordinator * 978-659-1282
FAX: 978-659-1256