See below for upcoming SABES PD events for Math & Numeracy. Or check out the Math & Numeracy Upcoming Events Calendar 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, November 2

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. 

• November 2, 2026 | Course opens at 9 a.m.
• December 4, 2026 | Course closes at 11:59 p.m.

Monday, November 9

Will This Be on the Test? (Online Facilitated)

Standardized testing, whether it is for high school equivalency or measuring student gains, is a major concern in adult numeracy classes. It can be tempting to "teach to the test" in the hopes of getting students ready to get a passing score as quickly and painlessly as possible. However, making test preparation the main focus of instruction does not create lasting learning and often is not even effective at helping students achieve passing scores or demonstrate learning gains. It is possible to teach conceptually while also providing explicit test preparation. When students are exposed to—and practice with—standardized test questions in a context that prioritizes conceptual understanding and flexible thinking, they are better prepared to achieve test scores that fully reflect their skills and understandings.  

• November 9, 2026 |  10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• November 16, 2026  |  10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Collaboration Events

Tuesday, November 10

LD Teaching Strategies for Math (Online Facilitated)

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.

• November 10, 2026  |  1:30 - 2:45 p.m.