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The SABES ESOL Curriculum & Instruction Professional Development Team provides relevant, innovative, high-quality professional development led by local and national subject matter experts and aligned to the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers of Adult Speakers of Other Languages. Housed at EDC in Waltham, MA, we share their commitment to guiding our work "by evidence, empathy, and experience."

To see dates and register for PD events, visit the SABES Calendar.


Have a question or idea? Need a coach? We would love to hear from you!


What we provide...

Workshops

  • Synchronous and asynchronous courses on a range of topics important to ESOL practitioners.
  • Professional development designed and delivered by a team of ESOL Subject Matter Experts.
  • Information and current offerings on our SABES Calendar (filter by PD Team: ESOL).

Coaching

  • Tailored to you and/ or your program’s needs.
  • Available to:
    • Individual or small cohorts of practitioners
    • Instructional Leaders
    • Program Directors
  • Information available on the SABES Coaching Hub

Program-based PD

  • Topics can include those in our current list of offerings or designed to fit your specific program needs.
  • Sessions can be held in-person at your site or remotely.
  • Together we will develop a plan.

Resources

  • Check out our carefully curated and comprehensive list of resources.
  • Our resources range from Professional Standards to curriculum planning tools, sample lesson plans, instructional videos, and the latest research. 
  • Looking for a topic and can't find a resource? Let us know! We are always happy to assist!

Featured Resources:

ESOL: Upcoming Events

01/03/2025
01/10/2025
01/24/2025
02/07/2025

ESOL Assessment: How Do You and Your Students Know They Are Learning? (Online Blended)

In this series of self-directed and facilitated virtual sessions, you will learn how to use a variety of assessments and...

01/17/2025

Collaborative Conversations, Session 2: Sharing Strategies for Teaching Beginning English Learners (Online Facilitated)

Teaching beginning English language learners (ELs) is rewarding, and not without unique challenges! This series of monthly conversations is an...

02/19/2025

Collaborative Conversations - Session 3: Sharing Strategies for Teaching Beginning English Learners (Online Facilitated)

Teaching beginning English language learners (ELs) is rewarding, and not without unique challenges! This series of monthly conversations is an...

ESOL: Resources, Research and Curriculum

Resource

During this academic year, SABES and ACLS have worked together closely to update the ESOL curriculum planning templates, and to develop new review...

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...

ESOL: Our Team

Director
Assistant Director
Adult ESOL and Professional Development Specialist
Administrative Manager