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.


Tuesday, January 14

Unpacking The Science Of Reading To Inform ELA Instruction

In these sessions, learn about the Science of Reading and how it informs best practices in reading instruction. The presenter will summarize the growing body of research that informs the Science of Reading. Then, participants will explore explicit strategies and resources for teaching the components of reading using a structured, multimodal approach. 

  • Jan. 14, 2025  2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 21, 2025  2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 22

Instructional Leaders: Supporting Teachers with the ELA Proficiency Guide - January (Self-Paced Module)

This new, self-paced course enables ABE instructional leaders to utilize a key resource, the ELA Proficiency Guide, to enhance English Language Arts (ELA) instruction in their programs. Along with the ABE Professional Standards, the ELA Proficiency Guide holds up a vision for effective instruction in ABE, and in this micro-course, you will explore supplemental tools, resources, and PD activities to help guide teachers in using ideas from these documents to shape their own professional practice.

  • Jan. 22, 2025  |  9:00 a.m. (Self-paced course opens)
PD Team
SABES English Language Arts Curriculum & Instruction PD Team