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.
Wednesday, November 12
Ideas for Teaching Classes with Unpredictable Attendance
Classes with unpredictable attendance are the norm in adult ed, and some settings are more of a challenge for teachers than others. For example, many classes have open enrollment, and most students are not required to attend class. Students with a wide variety of experience—testing at different levels—are often in one class. Some classes, such as those in correctional settings, regularly have students for only a short duration because of their unique circumstances. If you are looking for ideas to teach a class with unpredictable attendance, this is the session for you! We’ll share ideas and experiences and invite you to share your ideas to support teachers in giving students a positive education experience.
- Nov. 12, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Thursday, November 13
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.
- Nov. 13, 2025 | 9 a.m. (self-paced course opens)
LD Teaching Strategies for Math
LD—Learning Differences, Difficulties, or Disabilities: Many of our students experience these terms firsthand, but no matter the case, it’s important that you don’t consider them a Deficit! In this workshop, we will explore some of the strategies that you can use to help students access math ideas so they can be successful math users. These strategies can be adapted to any level and used with any math content area. This session is the second in a series offered by the SABES ELA, ESOL, and Math Curriculum and Instruction Teams on teaching adult learners with learning disabilities.
- Nov. 13, 2025 | 12-1:15 p.m.
Collaboration Events
Engaging in and Facilitating Difficult Conversations in Adult Education
Today's political and social climate has many educators wondering what is appropriate to talk about, teach, and facilitate with students related to diversity and inclusion. How do we meet the diverse needs of learners while also complying with changing initiatives that may hinder our ability to have difficult conversations? Join Dr. Liza Talusan as we examine the current climate of education, teaching, and learning and how we, as adult educators, can continue to build the habits and skills of identity-conscious dialogues with our students.
- Nov. 20, 2025 | 1- 2:30 p.m.
