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.
Wednesday, October 2
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.
- Oct. 2, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. (Self-paced course opens)
Tuesday, October 7
English Learners in the ABE Math Classroom (Self-Paced Modules)
Most adult education programs have English learners (ELs) in their adult basic education (ABE) courses. These ELs, like their native English-speaking classmates, are often working toward their HiSET or other education and career goals. This online course is designed help adult education instructors teach math to ELs more effectively and in a culturally respectful manner. The strategies and ideas presented in this course are also appropriate for adult ESOL instructors as well as ABE instructors who only have native English speakers in their classes.
- Oct. 7, 2024 | (Self-paced course opens)
Tuesday, October 15
Instructional Leaders: Supporting Teachers with the ELA Proficiency Guide (Self-Paced Module)
This new, self-paced course enables ABE instructional leaders to utilize a key resource, the ELA Proficiency Guide, to enhance 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.
- Oct. 15, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. (Self-paced course opens)
Wednesday, October 16
EBRI Fluency Strategies (Online Facilitated)
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.
- Oct. 16, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Friday, October 18
New Directors’ Meet & Greet with SABES (Online Facilitated)
For new directors or veteran directors of newly funded adult education programs, the first few 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 begin or are looking for resources and colleagues to support you, join us for this Meet & Greet with SABES.
- Oct. 18, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
