See below for upcoming SABES PD events for English Language Arts. Or, check out the ELA Upcoming Events Calendar tab anytime!
Note: you are welcome to request ELA instructional coaching for program staff. If interested, please submit a Contact Us request.
All PD offerings are online and facilitated unless indicated otherwise.
Monday, April 14
Introduction To Teaching Skills That Matter (Self-Paced Modules)
This introduction to the Teaching Skills That Matter in Adult Education provides an overview of the TSTM instructional framework and the TSTM Toolkit. The introduction also provides materials and guidance to train teachers to incorporate the skills that matter into adult education programming by using instructional approaches that work across relevant topic focus areas that are connected to student needs. Using the TSTM project’s tools and training, adult education teachers can teach the transferable skills students need in these critical contexts.
- Apr. 14, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. (self-paced course opens)
Tuesday, April 15
During this 1.5-hour workshop, participants will learn Evidenced-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI) strategies to help teach students how to read more fluently. The session will be facilitated by two experienced Massachusetts Student Achievement in Reading (STAR) nationally certified trainers.
- Apr. 15, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 17
Problem-Based Learning: An Approach That Works
Addressing complex, real-world problems in class is an authentic and relevant context for ESOL and ABE instruction. It creates opportunities for learners to develop the language that demonstrates their critical thinking. Come explore ways to use problem-based learning with learners at any proficiency level. You will leave with an array of strategies to promote language development and essential skills.
- Apr. 17, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 24
Project-Based Learning: An Approach That Works
Navigating twenty-first century life seems to involve one complex project after another! Find out how to transfer this reality to the adult education classroom via meaningful classroom projects. These projects not only draw on and develop an array of language and literacy skills but also enhance "soft" employability skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, ability to collaborate, and self-management.
- Apr. 24, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
