Adult education programs have always served learners with disabilities and learning differences. Whether or not they have a formal disability diagnosis, each learner has their own unique way of learning that may be informed by disabilities, neurodivergence, and/or trauma.
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As adult educators, we know that students come to our classrooms with a wide range of learning challenges, but very few have a formal diagnosis. So, how do we better understand and meet the needs of all students, even in the absence of a diagnosed learning disability? Here are three strategies you…
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The SABES ELA PD Center has developed three ELA What-to-Look-For guides (a.k.a., "Look-For" guides) in collaboration with ACLS to support teacher effectiveness in ABE. These guides are part of the Classroom Visit Toolkit–A Holistic Approach to Classroom Observations.
Organized by level, the…
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Visit our Math Resources for Supporting Learners With Learning Disabilities, Differences, and Difficulties page.…
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Slow Reveal Map sequences use maps to explore data in historical and geographic contexts. Each sequence begins with elements hidden so the map is simplified and accessible to all learners. Then step by step, the hidden layers of the map are revealed, giving students space for sense-making. The…
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The PSPDC is pleased to offer free access to the COABE Journal to all Massachusetts adult educators. To access each issue, please click on the corresponding link below to complete a brief form that confirms you are a Massachusetts adult educator.
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This document offers resources for learning more about mathematical learning disabilities and supporting students who need instruction at a numeracy level (GLE <2).
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The SABES Math Team has gathered this research to provide you with background information, a rationale, and evidence to support decisions around math teaching, curriculum, and program design:
Numeracy Research and Resources: LD and Numeracy-Level. Resources for learning more about…
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How does the brain function when students think about mathematics—or rather, "see" it? That question is posed in a new report entitled "Seeing as Understanding: The Importance of Visual Mathematics for our Brain and Learning", authored by Stanford University mathematics researcher Dr. Jo…
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AZTEC Software created this updated guide for Aztec program administrators in Massachusetts adult education programs. This guide was updated in December 2023 in tandem with updates to the Aztec platform. The guide covers topics such as how to get started adding teachers, enrolling…
