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Happy New Year!
The new year often brings optimism and hope for what lies ahead. With the start of this year, many may also feel uncertainty and concern, particularly around potential changes to U.S. immigration policy under the new presidential administration.
To support practitioners working with…
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The video, Voice Quality Settings: Adult ESL Pronunciation Activities for Improving Mouth Movement, was shared with participants of Andrea Eschelberger's workshop Pronunciation: Teaching the Notes and Melodies. The resource introduces the concept of voice quality settings, demonstrating the…
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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…
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SABES is creating a coordinated resource bank for anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) materials across all of our PD teams, pulling together the resources already on this website and adding new ones. We highlight some specific math-related resources to delve into right now.…
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The Mathematics Proficiency Guide for Teachers of Adult Education (August 2022) is one of several companion pieces to the MA Professional Standards for Teachers of Adult Education (2017, revised 2019). Three proficiency guides have been created, one each for ELA, mathematics, and ESOL. This…
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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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Welcome to the Coaching Hub for Adult Education Practitioners! Whether you seek support in instructional strategies, program leadership, or integrating technology, we offer personalized coaching tailored to your needs. Our experienced coaches provide individual and small-group guidance and…
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This handy diagram guides adult ESOL practitioners through their PD journey via the SABES ESOL PD menu. The diagram suggests starting with foundational courses, and then moving to subsequent PD options based on interest and need from an array of PD categories. All are aligned to the Massachusetts…
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With the election approaching, many teachers of adult learners are including lessons on voting and civics. This collection of resources was created by the SABES ELA, ESOL, and Math PD teams to support this work.
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This guide is a handbook of instructions on all Aztec student support functionalities.
