The ELA FOCUS Reflections, available as embedded tools in the ELA Proficiency Guide and as separate documents on this page, provide one means for teachers to self-assess their practice in relation to the ABE Professional Standards. Teachers check off areas that they would like more information about or training around, i.e., the areas they would like to focus on in their professional learning.

New teachers or teachers who are as yet unfamiliar with the ELA Proficiency Guide are encouraged to engage in this reflection for each Indicator during their first reading of the ELA PG or when they take the Introduction to the PG course.

Experienced teachers may find it helpful to revisit the FOCUS reflections for particular Indicators periodically or in conjunction with the ELA Self-Evaluation Tool.

STANDARD K1 Content, Theory, and Research

• INDICATOR K1.1 Adult Basic Education
• INDICATOR K1.2 English Language Acquisition
• INDICATOR K1.3 Adult Teaching and Learning

STANDARD K2 Standards

• INDICATOR K2.1 ABE Professional Standards
• INDICATOR K2.1 CCRSAE

STANDARD P1 Design and Instruction

• INDICATOR P1.1 Standards-based Units
• INDICATOR P1.2 Well-structured Lessons
• INDICATOR P1.3 Student Engagement
• INDICATOR P1.4 Meeting Diverse Needs

STANDARD P2 Assessment

• INDICATOR P2.1 Assessment Methods
• INDICATOR P2.2 Modifying Instruction
• INDICATOR P2.3 Student Progress

STANDARD C1 Growth Mindset

• INDICATOR C1.1 High Expectations
• INDICATOR C1.2 Student Ownership
• INDICATOR C1.3 Lifelong Learning

STANDARD C2 Reflective Practice

• INDICATOR C2.1 Self-Assessment
• INDICATOR C2.2 Goal Setting
• INDICATOR C2.3 Professional Development

	Targeting Professional Learning in ELA
	ELA Self-Evaluation Tool (ELA-SET)
	Alignment of ABE Professional Standards With SABES ELA PD