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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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This page shares templates and resources for developing English Language Arts curriculum for ABE in Massachusetts.
ELA Templates & Guides
ELA Scope & Sequence: Template and Review Guide
Design Tasks & Resources: ELA Scope & Sequence
General Guidance
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SABES has created ELA-based vignettes that illustrate one or more of the indicators included in the ABE Professional Standards (DESE 2021). The vignettes draw from the Supporting Explanations, Indicators, and Sample ELA Applications in the ELA Proficiency Guide (DESE 2022). The vignettes…
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This page gives you information about how to target certain professional standards for your professional learning. The SABES ELA Center offers professional development opportunities and curates resources related to the MA ABE Professional Standards. The Standards and their corresponding Indicators…
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Introduce yourself to the three key instructional shifts of the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education (CCRSAE)—English language arts (PDF linked below).
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Mathematics Professional Standards Self-Evaluations are available to MA teachers to reflect on their math practice. Each of these online self-evaluations is aligned with an ABE Professional Standard. The evaluations can then be used to help create a professional learning plan.
Teachers already…
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Reading Skills for Today's Adults (RSTA) is an online collection of leveled readings addressing various topics of interest to adult learners. Each reading has a collection of accompanying materials. The SABES ELA PD Team has created the following RSTA Navigation Guide to support your exploration of…
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The ESOL teacher facilitates language learning using a variety of rigorous instructional methods and relevant materials to optimize student engagement, encourage productive struggle, foster critical thinking, and address the needs of a diverse class of students. Explore this collection of…
