SABES Upcoming Events
Title Date Overview
MassSTEP Sharing Group Meeting (Online Blended) -

This is a facilitated sharing group for anyone involved in developing and implementing MassSTEP programs. Meetings are loosely facilitated to encourage peer sharing, resource sharing, and group problem-solving. Topics are based on participant input. All roles are welcome.

The topic for this meeting is: MassSTEP… read more

MassSTEP Sharing Group Meeting (Online Blended) -

This is a facilitated sharing group for anyone involved in developing and implementing MassSTEP programs. Meetings are loosely facilitated to encourage peer sharing, resource sharing, and group problem-solving. Topics are based on participant input. All roles are welcome.

The topic for this meeting is: MassSTEP… read more

Opening Digital Doors: Developing English Learners’ Digital Literacy Through Speaking and Listening Tasks (Online Facilitated) -

Digital fluency is a necessity on par with English language skills for the multilingual learner navigating the technology-rich environments of adult life. This session celebrates the connections between the content areas of the ESOL class, oral communication skills, and digital literacy.

BEST Plus 2.0 Computer-Adaptive Test Administration (Online Facilitated) -

USE OF BEST PLUS 2.0 HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH FY25. BEST PLUS 2.0 WILL CONTINUE TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025. THIS IS A TRAINING FOR NEW BEST PLUS 2.0 ADMINISTRATORS AND SCORERS.

"BEST Plus 2.0 is an individually administered, face-to-face oral interview designed to assess the English… read more

How to Create a Culturally Responsive and Sustaining ESOL Classroom (Online Blended)

This four-part workshop explores the what, why, and how of Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Teaching (CRST) in the ESOL context, with an emphasis on the how. Teachers will leave with an understanding of CRST concepts, as well as practical tools and strategies for… read more