Welcome, MassSTEP Program Staff
If you are looking for professional development and support for the development or implementation of your MassSTEP program, you are in the right place. The SABES Program Support PD Team provides professional development, resource curation, and customized coaching to MassSTEP programs. Read on for targeted news, resources, and PD offerings.
Official Guidance and Policy
If you have questions about MassSTEP policy or official guidance from ACLS (Adult and Community Learning Services), please refer to the ACLS MassSTEP webpage, which includes the MassSTEP Policies, Mission, Vision, and Values; Program Directory; and Application Instructions.
Current Offerings
Here are the FY26 PD offerings and resources available through SABES. As you sign up for these offerings, you will be directed to Canvas as appropriate.
MassSTEP Sharing Groups
MassSTEP Sharing Groups are peer-facilitated sharing and learning groups that are organized around the common challenges, and successes, experienced by MassSTEP programs. All roles are welcome. ACLS is invited to some meetings to share and answer questions.
- Mon, Oct 27, 2025 - 1:00 - 2:30pm
- Thurs, Dec. 1, 2025 - 3:00 - 4:30pm
- Tues, Feb. 10, 2026 - 10:00 - 11:30am
- Wed, March 11, 2026 - 1:00 - 2:30pm
- Tues, April 14, 2026 - 10:00 - 11:30am
- Mon, May 18, 2026 - 3:00 - 4:30pm
Build or Improve Your MassSTEP Curriculum with a Syllabus
A clear syllabus with well integrated learning objectives can help you to scale and sustain your MassSTEP program. Join this series to receive support in developing or enhancing your own MassSTEP syllabus with improved learning objectives. February 4th 2026 - February 25, 2026
MassSTEP Program-Based Coaching (December 2025 - May 2026)
Coaching from nationally trained IET (MassSTEP) coaches could help your MassSTEP program address some of the challenges you are currently experiencing, or some of your core MassSTEP questions. Read more about program-based coaching and complete the interest form by November 28th 2025.
Initiatives
MassSTEP Peer Resource Repository
Thanks to your requests, SABES is currently developing a repository of resources developed by other MassSTEP programs.
The resource repository needs your resources! Please take some time to submit resources that are sitting in your folders and on your desktops. Resource submissions are accepting on an on-going basis.
On Your Schedule: Online Courses and Resources for MassSTEP Programs and Staff
This resource lists on-demand PD and resources organized by MassSTEP needs, roles, the amount of time required, and level of experience. Ideal for new MassSTEP staff, existing staff taking on new responsibilities, or anyone looking to increase their knowledge and skill around MassSTEP design and implementation.
Individualized Support
Please reach out to dani_scherer@worlded.org with questions and requests.
Additional Resources
Visit the SABES Resource Library and use the drop down menus to view all resources within Career Pathways and MassSTEP (IET/ IELCE).
