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.
Wednesday, April 9
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.
- Apr. 9, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. (self-paced course opens)
Scaffolded Writing Strategies: From Sentences To Paragraphs
Your students can become more confident and successful writers! In this workshop, learn specific instructional strategies for teaching basic writing skills to struggling writers, including students with language-based learning disabilities (LBLD) and other learning challenges. Attendees will receive an array of classroom-ready materials to scaffold writing instruction and help students move from sentence to paragraph-level writing. *There are 10 available seats for this offering.
- Apr. 9, 2025 | 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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)
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.
