See below for upcoming SABES PD events for Math & Numeracy. Or, check out the Math & Numeracy Upcoming Events Calendar tab anytime!
Note: you are welcome to request Math & Numeracy instructional coaching for program staff. If interested, please submit a Contact Us request.
All PD offerings are online and facilitated unless indicated otherwise.
Monday, August 25
CALM Introduction (Self-Paced Modules)
This course is designed for teachers who are using or want to use the Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (CALM). CALM was created by the SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum & Instruction PD team to give teachers a full, rich, conceptually-based curriculum. CALM teaches conceptual understanding of skills from roughly College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education (CCRSAE) levels B–E (GLE 3-12) and contains thorough unit plans, lesson plans, and supporting materials. Because CALM is different from traditional curricula, it is important to understand its structure and philosophy to be able to use it effectively. This course will introduce you to the logistical elements of CALM and its guiding principles.
- Aug. 25, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. (self-paced course opens)
Wednesday, September 3
Getting Started with Integrating Math in the ESOL Classroom (Online Blended)
Part of learning a new language is learning how to talk about math. Unfortunately, math has not traditionally been a regular part of adult ESOL instruction, and many ESOL teachers are not comfortable teaching it. This self-paced, online course and optional community of practice will encourage ESOL teachers to look for where, when, and how it makes sense to include math in lessons while continuing to focus on language acquisition and effective communication.
- Sept. 3, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. (self-paced course opens)
- The Community of Practice meeting date/time will be arranged by the course facilitators with participants after the course begins.
Thursday, September 4
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.
- Sept. 4, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. (self-paced course opens)
Introduction to BeCALM (Self-Paced Modules)
This course is designed for teachers who are using or want to use the Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (BeCALM). BeCALM was created to give teachers a full, rich, conceptually-based curriculum for adults who need instruction at CCRSAE level B/C (GLE 2-4). This course will help teachers become familiar with the math content at a beginning level and how this material is approached in the BeCALM curriculum.
- Sept. 4, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. (self-paced course opens)
Tuesday, September 9
Professional Standards in Action: Supporting Math Instruction through Classroom Visits (Self-Paced Modules)
Many adult education program directors do not have a background in teaching math or in math learning theory. Without this perspective, it is natural to have different or unclear expectations of what an effective math class looks like. This course will prepare directors to conduct math classroom observations by discussing the characteristics of effective math instruction and what it looks like in practice.
- Sept. 9, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. (self-paced course opens)
Wednesday, September 10
BeCALM Number Sense: Remote-Ready Curriculum for Beginning Math Learners (GLE 2-4)
This online workshop will introduce a curriculum specifically designed to help beginning level math learners develop their number sense with whole numbers. This resource can be used for remote or in-person classes and includes a student packet and teacher’s guide. Participants will receive electronic copies of all the materials.
- Sept. 10, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 16
Teaching Adult Learners with Language-Based Learning Disabilities: An Overview
In this session, learn about common language-based learning disabilities (LBLD—difficulties related to the understanding and use of spoken and written language, such as dyslexia), and about specific strategies to support adult learners with LBLD. This session is the first in a series offered by the SABES ELA, ESOL, and Math Curriculum and Instruction teams on teaching adult learners with learning disabilities.
- Sept. 16, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23
Getting Started with Problem-Based Learning
We want our students prepared to earn their high school credential and develop employability and life skills, while incorporating CCRS content standards. We can accomplish all this with Problem-Based Learning (PBL). PBL is a problem-based approach to learning that will allow students to learn skills that matter. These skills include critical thinking, problem solving, processing and analyzing information, adaptability and willingness to learn. Many free, quality PBL resources are available, for use in both online and in-person instruction.
- Sept. 23, 2025 | 12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
