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Part 1 of the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (MA ELPS) Overview introduces the standards, why they were developed, what is new, and what has stayed the same. (SABES)
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Part 2 of the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (MA ELPS) Overview explores the organization of the MA ELPS document. (SABES)
See also: MA ELPS (Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards) - Document and Overview Videos for a review of the three videos in this…
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Part 3 of the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (MA ELPS) Overview explores the organization of the MA ELPS document. (SABES).
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Below are handy reference documents listing the CCRSAE anchor standards for ELA.
For more information, visit the CCRSAE page.
ELA Anchor Standards (PDF)
ELA Anchor Standards (MS Word)
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Remote-Ready Curriculum for Beginning Math Students (GLE 2–4) series
Visit the BeCALM web page to learn more about the curriculum and download the teacher/student materials, scope & sequence, CCRSAE Crosswalk and more!
This collection includes teacher and student materials that can be…
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ELA Lens: Contextualization & Relevance
Contextualized skill instruction engages adult learners in learning ELA skills while building knowledge in important domains of adult life (e.g., civics, science, health, careers, financial literacy). In this type of instruction, adult learners use and…
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In the 1985 classic movie “Back to the Future,” the protagonist, Marty McFly, is transported thirty years into the past. Once he arrives in 1955, he has to orchestrate events to ensure his teenage parents fall in love (again). His very existence depends on his success—failure is not an option.…
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Workforce preparation activities focus on the skills we all need to be successful in the modern workforce. While this may sound broad, these are practical and tangible skills we use every day. Whether you are teaching a lesson, leading an advising meeting, or running a workforce training program,…
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While English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) learners come to class with varying goals and needs, most are looking for better employment opportunities.
As an ESOL instructor, you may wonder, “How can I support learners with their employment goals without sacrificing their language needs?”…
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Adult education programs play a vital role in helping students prepare for meaningful employment by encouraging them to identify, strengthen, and apply workforce skills. Also called transferable or employability skills, workforce skills encompass a wide range of practical skills that are relevant…
