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 FY27 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.

• Coming soon! 

MassSTEP Syllabus: Build a Roadmap to Success

A well-designed syllabus acts as a roadmap for staff, students, and partners alike, and is a key to program sustainability. This course is for all MassSTEP program staff who want to make their programs more sustainable and more effective by using a syllabus with clear learning goals. October 14, 2026 - October 28, 2026

Learn more and register on the event page.

MassSTEP Curriculum: Build Integrated Lessons that Work

There is a lot that goes into developing a successful MassSTEP curriculum. The idea is to seamlessly integrate and contextualize academic skills, workforce preparation activities, and workforce training into a curriculum that meets student and employer needs. Some find that easier said than done! 

This two-part offering provides participants with the skills to develop contextualized, relevant, and achievable MassSTEP lesson plans. All participating programs will receive feedback on their work and will be eligible to receive customized curriculum coaching from a subject matter expert. March 3, 2027 - March 17, 2027

Learn more and register on the event page.

MassSTEP Program-Based Coaching (December 2026 - May 2027) 

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. More information is coming soon. Be in touch with dani.scherer@jsi.org with questions. 

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 accepted 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@jsi.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).