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This LINCS collection shares materials from OCTAE's ESL Pro initiative and offers evidence-based resources to enhance the impact of adult English learner (EL) instruction nationwide and in your community. Each topic-driven suite of resources includes an issue brief, an online learning…
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This resource collection provides an array of materials and guidance to help you design coherent, rigorous instructional units and lessons that include measurable learning outcomes, optimize student interaction, support the needs of all learners, are guided by SLA principles, and are aligned to the…
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For educators at all levels, from kindergarten through adult students, this Educator Resource Hub from the Immigrant Learning Center Public Education Institute offers a carefully curated collection of resources to help you support your students who are foreign-born and educate all students about U.…
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In this 3-part video series you will have the opportunity to view brief videos (less than 40 minutes total viewing time) which will provide you with:
1. An overview and background of the MA Professional Standards for Teachers of Adult Speakers of Other Languages
2. A look at each of the 7 standards…
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SABES and ACLS have worked together closely to update the ESOL curriculum planning templates, and to develop review guides which will support staff in writing cohesive, coherent curricular materials (including scope and sequence, unit plans and lesson plans); help programs assess, revise…
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View the recorded webinar linked below to learn about strategies and examples of self-care and collective care. This webinar also provides ample time to reflect, experiment, and create your plans to build resilience within yourselves, colleagues, students, and workplaces. The goal of this webinar…
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Like many educators working with immigrant learners, you may be asking this question. The SABES ESOL PD Team suggests these five ways you can help immigrant students feel safe, welcomed, and informed in class:
Display messages of respect, inclusion, and solidarity (e.g., “All are…
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Use this page as your handy reference for links to key resources!
MA Public Adult Education Professional Development System (SABES)
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How to Create a SABES Account
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Event Listings (List View)
Self-paced, facilitated offerings (right…
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Use these easy instructions to create your own SABES account.
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Culturally Responsive Holiday Resources for Adult ESOL Learners
The following resources support educators working with Adult English Learners (ELs) in fostering a culturally responsive classroom during the holiday season with lessons that are inclusive and create meaningful connections in…
