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)
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.
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.
#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)
"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
