Math logo: stacked blocks Welcome to the SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum & Instruction Professional Development Team page!


The SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum & Instruction PD Team is managed by the Adult Numeracy Center at TERC. Our center provides high-quality professional development (PD) so that teachers can better help adult learners understand how math is present and relevant in everyday life, and how learners can use this knowledge to improve their own lives and communities. 

FEATURED RESOURCES

Looking for information on the Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (CALM)? Visit the CALM website.

 

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PD OPPORTUNITIES

See all currently scheduled SABES PD on the Upcoming Events list (filter by "Math and Numeracy") or search the SABES PD CalendarSummaries of all math and numeracy PD (including PD not currently scheduled) are available. Participants from MA ACLS-funded programs have priority for event registration, but others are welcome as space allows.

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Coaching and program-based PD are available to ACLS-funded programs on request.

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Here are some of the many other services we offer:

  • Resources: Recently posted resources appear on this page under Math: Resources, Research, and Curriculum. Find resources by using the search box located at the top of this page, by selecting the Resource Library link at the top of this page, or by going directly to one of our curated collection pages:
  • News: Check for news under Math: What’s New, and select Sign Up for Notifications to arrange for email alerts about newly posted news, resources, and PD opportunities.
  • Our blog: Check out the monthly blogs, written by our team and by teachers who have worked with our PD Team.

Contact us: Would you like to bring math PD to your program, suggest a resource, or ask a question? We’re here! Contact our director, Heidi Schuler, at heidi_schuler@terc.edu, or email adultnumeracy@terc.edu.

Math & Numeracy: Upcoming Events

12/11/2024

Using Visual Mathematics with English Learners: Percents and Ratios (Online Facilitated)

When students work with visual models that they can see, manipulate, or create, it opens visual pathways in the brain...

12/13/2024

BeCALM Benchmark Fractions: Curriculum for Beginning Math Learners (GLE 2-4) (Online Facilitated)

Adults who are beginning math learners can sometimes find themselves left behind by HSE curriculum or stuck trying to memorize...

01/06/2025

CALM Introduction (Self-Paced Modules)

This course is designed for teachers who are using or want to use the Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (CALM)...

Math & Numeracy: Resources, Research and Curriculum

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Welcome to the Coaching Hub for Adult Education Practitioners! Whether you seek support in instructional strategies, program leadership, or...

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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...

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This resource is a practice brief on effective instructional practices and examples for teaching math to English learners (ELs) produced by the U.S...

Math and Numeracy: Our Team