Program Support Upcoming Events: October 9 through October 30, 2026

Access fully self-paced professional development whenever it is most convenient for you through the SABES Program Support OnDemand Library.

PSPD offers individual and program-based coaching for staff in any role who want to grow and strengthen their practice in our key priority areas: educational leadership and program management, advising, career pathways, digital literacy, and ADA coordination. We also offer individual coaching and support for those seeking a professional ABE license. If interested, please submit a Contact Us request.

For additional listings, visit the Event Listings and select “Program Support” or one of our priority areas.

All PD offerings are online and facilitated unless indicated otherwise.

Advising and Student Support Services

Support Staff Sharing and Learning Group

The Support Staff Sharing Group is a peer-facilitated opportunity for support staff to provide program updates, discuss and troubleshoot common challenges, and share resources, promising practices, and more. This group is open to anyone who works in an adult education program and provides support staff services.

October 21, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Advisors Sharing and Learning Group

The Advisors Sharing and Learning Group is a peer-facilitated space for advisors to provide program updates, discuss and troubleshoot common challenges, and share resources, promising practices, and more.

October 27, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Mental Health First Aid (Blended, Worcester)

Just as CPR training helps a layperson without medical training assist an individual experiencing a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid training helps a layperson assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis. In both situations, the goal is to help support an individual until appropriate professional help arrives.

October 30, 2026 | Course pre-work opens at 9 a.m.
November 13, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Career Pathways

MassSTEP Syllabus: Build a Roadmap to Success (Online Blended)

A clear syllabus can help you to scale and sustain your MassSTEP program. Join this course to receive support to develop or enhance your MassSTEP syllabus.

October 14, 2026 | 1 - 2:30 p.m.
October 28, 2026 | 1 - 2:30 p.m.

MassSTEP Sharing and Learning Group

MassSTEP Sharing Group meetings provide an opportunity for anyone working on a MassSTEP program to connect with their peers and brainstorm solutions to common challenges with one another.

October 15, 2026 | 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Digital Literacy

EdTech in Action: Google Translate for Instruction (Online Blended)

The EdTech in Action PD series provides a chance for you to explore and engage with technology while learning how to support your students. Each session introduces a new edtech tool and presents two replicable edtech routines that you can adapt for your classroom or for administrative use to build students' digital skills. In this second session, we will learn about using Google Translate as an instructional tool—not just for the classroom, but for advising meetings and program intake as well.

October 8, 2026 | Course pre-work opens at 9 a.m.
October 15, 2026 | 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Using Student Insights to Inform Instruction with Newsela

Learn to use reporting tools available in Newsela to support individual student needs and hold all learners to high expectations.

October 30, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Newsela Certified Educator Program (Self-Paced)

This three-session, self-paced course introduces the foundations of Newsela. The course is available monthly on the SABES calendar and can be completed on your own time and schedule.

Discovering Newsela Content and Features (Self-Paced)

In this self-paced course, you will explore the Newsela content most relevant to your subject area and students. You will learn how to use Newsela features to support student engagement and learning. This course is available monthly on the SABES calendar and can be completed on your own time and schedule.

Educational Leadership & Program Management

Foundations for New Staff (Self-Paced)

No matter what your role or title, if you work in the field of adult education, you are part of a national network of professionals who are working together to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. You play a critical role in this mission, so this course introduces and connects you to the systems and people that drive this work.