This 6-hour, asynchronous course is divided into five core lessons on ratios and proportions. Each lesson contains math practice activities and lesson ideas for adult ESOL classes. You are also...
SABES, the Massachusetts adult education (AE) professional development (PD) system, provides high quality PD and support to increase educator effectiveness and strengthen programs.
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SABES has a new Coaching Hub!
Designed with you in mind, the SABES Coaching Hub offers information about personalized coaching to meet your unique needs, whether in instructional strategies, program leadership, or integrating technology into your teaching practice. Visit the new SABES Coaching Hub to learn more and access the coaching request form!
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What's New at SABES
Benchmark fractions (and their decimal and percent equivalents) are fractions that are easy to visualize and calculate, such as one-half and one-fourth. Benchmark fractions are a powerful way to...
Welcome to the Coaching Hub for Adult Education Practitioners! Designed with you in mind, the SABES Coaching Hub offers information about personalized coaching to meet your unique needs, whether in...
Welcome to the Coaching Hub for Adult Education Practitioners! Whether you seek support in instructional strategies, program leadership, or integrating technology, we offer personalized coaching...
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