Adult education programs are required to provide students with the skills to explore careers while simultaneously building academic and language skills. Providing integrated and contextualized career-focused instruction is a win-win and a huge time saver for students, but it is not always clear how to go about it.  … read more

Technological advancements profoundly shape society, revolutionizing our lifestyles and modes of communication. In this session, explore a new, contextualized ELA unit plan centered around the innovations and inventions of the Second Industrial Revolution and the societal forces that transformed the United States into an… read more

In this 1.5-hour workshop, you will learn two EBRI (Evidenced-Based Reading Instruction) strategies for teaching comprehension skills through summarization. The session will be facilitated by two nationally certified MA STAR trainers.

This two-part workshop focuses on equity as it pertains to the adult education classroom. With guidance and facilitation by Dr. Liza Talusan, Associate Instructor at UMass Boston who teaches graduate courses on leadership, equity, and justice, we will build knowledge, refine definitions, explore tools, examine our existing… read more

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For new directors and veteran directors of newly funded adult education programs, the first months and years can be a unique challenge as you learn how to do your job, while also leading and supporting everyone around you. If you’re wondering where to even begin or are looking for… read more