The field of adult ESOL has always worked hard to be inclusive of all learners and recently has been stepping up its efforts to design and implement culturally responsive and sustaining curricula that are relevant, accessible, and welcoming to all learners. The Massachusetts Professional Standards...
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Did you know that there used to be such a large deaf population on Martha's Vineyard that the entire community used a home-grown sign language? Being deaf or hearing were both normal. (Curious? Read The Island that Spoke by Hand – Uncovering the history of Deaf culture on Martha’s Vineyard and The...
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February is upon us! SABES has compiled a collection resources for your use during Black History Month—and all year long. 11 Famous African American Mathematicians You Should Know About (Mashup Math) Overview of the contributions of 11 famous African American mathematicians to mathematics and to...
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How many adult educators have heard students ask, “When will I ever use this math in my life?” My guess is that the likelihood is quite high. Many of us may have uttered that question ourselves at some point in our math learning. This question hints at the disconnect between what students experience...
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Other text here Inclusive Practices & Associated Resources Ask yourselves: Which of the inclusive practices and strategies are you already doing? What do you want to start doing? Resources to explore: Being inclusive of all learners, including those with disabilities Create a culture of disability...
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We are excited to announce that our Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (BeCALM) Part 1 Number Sense and BeCALM Part 2 Operation Sense remote-ready curriculum materials for beginning math learners are now ready for download! BeCALM materials are designed for use with students at GLE 2-4...
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The Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (BeCALM) Geometry materials were designed for students at GLE 2-4 and can be used in the classroom or taught remotely. This collection includes a printable teacher's guide and student packet plus other supporting materials. Student materials are...
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The Mass Workforce Association is presenting a webinar on "Using Data to Work with Employers and Job Seekers" on Tuesday, January 18th at 3PM-4PM, as part of their Workforce Webinar Professional Learning Session. Click here to register . This panel discussion will bring together MassHire Career...
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For many, hearing and seeing back-to-school reminders in stores, in inboxes, on television, and in well-intended newsletters can be overwhelming and cause anxiety. It rouses worries about what to teach, how to help students meet their goals, and how to take care of everything in so little time. The...
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It's September 2021! We asked teachers what they are—or will be—working on in these first weeks of classes, the strengths they are bringing to this new year, and what they are looking forward to. The two biggest themes to emerge were 1) how happy teachers are to be going back to in-person classes...
