See below for upcoming SABES PD events on ESOL instruction. Or, check out the ESOL Upcoming Events Calendar tab anytime!

Note: you are welcome to request ESOL instructional coaching for program staff. If interested, please submit a Contact Us request.

All PD offerings are online and facilitated unless indicated otherwise.

Tuesday, September 10

How Do Adults Learn English? An Exploration of Second Language Acquisition Principles (Online Blended)

This blended webinar series provides you with an overview of second language acquisition (SLA) theories and principles, with a focus on their application in the adult ESOL classroom. The series includes three facilitated virtual sessions and three self-directed interim activities. Participation in all three webinars and the interim activities is required.

The workshop is based on the revised Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers of Adult ESOL, Standard One.

• Sept. 10, 2024  |  9:00 a.m. (open for pre-work)
• Sept. 17, 2024  |  4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Sept. 24, 2024  |  4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Oct. 8, 2024      |  4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 11

ESOL Lesson Planning Using Backward Design (Online Blended)

In this participatory workshop, you will develop ESOL lesson plans using the Backward Design approach, which aligns learning objectives, assessments, activities, and the MA ELPS benchmarks.

• Sept. 11, 2024  |  8:00 a.m. (open for pre-work)
• Sept. 18, 2024  |  3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Sept. 25, 2024  |  3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Oct. 9, 2024      |  3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.