Join us to learn about LACES! Brush up on the basics or learn something new. Check out the PDF of this season's LACES offerings or filter for "LACES" on the SABES Calendar.

Three sections of the self-paced online Introduction to Teaching Skills That Matter course are currently scheduled for 2024. Each section of the course will run for a three-week period. This course provides an overview of the TSTM toolkit framework. It also provides materials and guidance to train...

Thanks to approval from ACLS, the SABES Program Support PD Center has been able to purchase a statewide subscription to the COABE Journal. The Fall 2023 Edition: Professional Development, is available now! To access it, complete this brief form to confirm that you work in a Massachusetts adult...

Did you know that participating in ESOL-themed math professional development can earn you professional development points (PDPs) towards state licensure? The following SABES Math Center PD offerings can be bundled to meet the requirements of earning PDPs: Getting Started with Integrating Math into...

Over the last year, we have been hard at work on a much-needed update to the MA Adult Literacy Hotline. We are so pleased to share that the Hotline is now the MA Adult Education Help Desk, with a brand new website and program portal to match. Why the update? We redesigned and renamed the Help Desk...

When we developed the Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (CALM), we knew we needed to show the coherence of the math domains across levels. In the graphic pictured here, you can see the coherent flow of preK–12 learning across domains. This coherent flow of learning is key for your students, too...

When it comes to building digital skills, every staff member has an important role to play. As an advisor, you help learners gain the skills and confidence they need to navigate websites, explore careers, and launch online job hunts. You also teach digital literacy skills that will help them achieve...

Adult learners start their classes with a wide range of digital skills and access to technology. When you provide your students with pre-class support and resources, you boost their confidence and readiness and prepare them to hit the ground running. You also set the tone for your class and program...

Digital literacy is key to thriving in today’s world. How can you build adult learners’ digital literacy skills in English language arts (ELA) lessons? We’re sharing five tips to help you blend ELA and digital literacy instruction. Five Tips to Build Learners’ ELA and Digital Literacy Skills ELA...

This article includes excerpts from a blog post by Jayme Adelson Goldstein that is published on Jayme’s Lighthearted Learning website . We thank Jayme for allowing us to share her post. B e sure to check out her tips and podcast ! Do you hesitate to spend time building English learners’ digital...