Math logo: stacked blocks Welcome to the SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum & Instruction Professional Development Team page!


The SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum & Instruction PD Team is managed by the Adult Numeracy Center at TERC. Our center provides high-quality professional development (PD) so that teachers can better help adult learners understand how math is present and relevant in everyday life, and how learners can use this knowledge to improve their own lives and communities. 


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See all currently scheduled SABES PD on the Upcoming Events list (filter by "Math and Numeracy") or search the SABES PD CalendarSummaries of math and numeracy PD (including PD not currently scheduled) are available. Participants from MA ACLS-funded programs have priority for event registration, but others are welcome as space allows.

Coaching and program-based PD are available to ACLS-funded programs on request. Visit the SABES Coaching Hub!

RESOURCES

Find resources by using the search box located at the top of this page, by selecting the Resource Library link at the top of this page, or by going directly to one of our curated collection pages below.

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Contact us!

Would you like to bring math PD to your program, suggest a resource, or ask a question? We’re here! Contact our director, Heidi Schuler, at heidi_schuler@terc.edu, or email adultnumeracy@terc.edu.


 

Math & Numeracy: Upcoming Events

11/12/2025

Ideas for Teaching Classes with Unpredictable Attendance (Online Facilitated)

Classes with unpredictable attendance are the norm in adult ed, and some settings are more of a challenge for teachers...

11/13/2025

English Learners in the ABE Math Classroom (Self-Paced Modules)

Most adult education programs have English learners (ELs) in their adult basic education (ABE) courses. These ELs, like their native...

12/03/2025
12/10/2025

Will This Be on the Test? (Online Facilitated)

Standardized testing, whether it is for high school equivalency or measuring student gains, is a major concern in adult numeracy...

Math & Numeracy: Resources, Research and Curriculum

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Welcome to the Coaching Hub for Adult Education Practitioners! Whether you seek support in instructional strategies, program leadership, or...

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This resource offers suggested PD pathways for staff who are new to their role or new to adult education in general. Whether you are new yourself, or...

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ACLS-funded programs have access to a statewide Newsela account for use in their programs. What is Newsela ? Newsela takes authentic content from...

Math and Numeracy: Our Team