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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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In addition to the wealth of resources below, the SABES Math Team offers individual and group coaching to help you grow your practice. We can support you with teaching practices, instructional routines, math content knowledge, curriculum... whatever you need to continue to grow professionally. If…
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What is Project Based Learning?
Project Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching approach in which students learn skills that matter (critical thinking, communication, processing and analyzing information, self-awareness, problem-solving, navigating systems, adaptability and willingness to learn,…
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The MA Adult Education Help Desk connects learners to programs across the state. Adult learners and other community members can access the Help Desk through the Help Desk website, or by calling 1-800-447-8844. The Help Desk is open 6am to midnight, seven days a week. Agents speak English…
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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.…