Instructional Video: Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI) in the ABE Classroom - Comprehension Strategies In this video, Stephanie Gaboury of the...
Welcome to the SABES English Language Arts Curriculum & Instruction Professional Development Team (ELA PD Team)
What's New?
About Us
The SABES ELA PD Team provides ELA professional development and support, including self-paced courses, online and in-person workshops, coaching, and resources related to ELA curriculum and instruction. Based at World Education in Boston, MA, we serve adult education programs throughout Massachusetts.
Have a question or idea? Need a coach? Write to us!
Evonne Peters, Director (evonne_peters@worlded.org)
Karen Greaves, Instruction and PD Specialist (karen_greaves@worlded.org)
Elena Ruiz, Project Coordinator (elena_ruiz@worlded.org)
PD Opportunities
See ALL currently scheduled ELA PD (including online self-paced courses) or search the SABES PD Calendar. Note that participants from MA ACLS-funded programs have priority for event registration, but others are welcome as space allows.
Coaching and program-based PD are available to ACLS-funded programs on request. Please write to us to request specific PD or coaching.
Key Resources
Find all ELA resources at ELA: Resources, Research, and Curriculum, or browse our curated pages:
- ELA Proficiency Guide for Teachers of ABE
- ELA Curriculum Hub
- Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI)
- Text Complexity and Text Selection
- Priority Lenses: Assessment; CCRSAE & Standards-Based Teaching; Contextualization and Relevance; Culturally Responsive Teaching; Differentiation; Digital Literacy and Technology; Evidence-Based Instruction
- Research
- SABES Video Gallery
- SABES PD Pathways
- SABES Coaching Hub
Featured Resources
FY26 SABES English Language Arts Professional Development Year-at-a-Glance
Video Series: Creating Robust ELA Unit Plans Using the SABES Template
Instructional Video: Evidence-Based Reading Instruction - Comprehension Strategies
ELA: Upcoming Events
10/07/2025
Opening Digital Doors: Developing Adult Learners’ Digital Literacy Through Reading and Writing Tasks (Online Facilitated)
Adult Educators can support their learners’ reading and writing skill development across a wide range of contexts and digital formats...
10/08/2025
Building and Enhancing ELA Curriculum in ABE - October (Self-Paced Modules)
This three-hour, self-paced online course provides a guided exploration of the key components of effective ELA curriculum in MA adult...
10/09/2025
Learner Perspectives on Disability-Inclusive Programs (Online Facilitated)
Using articles written by adult learners with disabilities and learning differences, you will identify changes you can make to become...
ELA: Resources, Research and Curriculum
Resource
Welcome to the Coaching Hub for Adult Education Practitioners! Whether you seek support in instructional strategies, program leadership, or...
Resource
This resource offers suggested PD pathways for staff who are new to their role or new to adult education in general. Whether you are new yourself, or...
ELA: Our Team
Director
Instruction and PD Specialist
Project Coordinator
E-Learning Associate
