SABES, the Massachusetts adult education (AE) professional development (PD) system, provides high quality PD and support to increase educator effectiveness and strengthen programs.
SABES Professional Development
Curriculum & Instruction PD Centers
- Content knowledge
- Curriculum and instruction
- Instructional leadership
- Learning disabilities and difficulties
- Integration of digital literacy
- Diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment
- Professional standards
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Additional Resources, PD, and Support
- Website, calendar, registrations, resources, AE job board, video development, and SABES promotion
UMass Amherst training and support for
- administering and scoring required tests
- interpreting test results
- (re)certification
- Massachusetts adult education system information and resources
- Partner organizations resources and events
What's New at SABES
We will begin our discussion with a general check in before sharing best practices, ideas, and resources for gathering volunteer feedback and engaging volunteers in planning for student, volunteer...
In this 90-minute discussion, you will learn about the SABES PD system, get to meet each of the five centers' directors, and hear about the many types of PD, customized coaching, and other supports...
LACES sessions will be held online using Zoom. Jane Brandt will send you the link several days before the training date, so please be sure the email address you enter in your registration is accurate...
LACES sessions will be held online using Zoom. Jane Brandt will send you the link several days before the training date, so please be sure the email address you enter in your registration is accurate.
Check Out the SABES Calendar of Events
View upcoming events from the SABES PD Centers and ACLS on the SABES calendar.
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