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What's New at SABES

Introduction to the SMARTT "Cohort Follow Up" Screen

The "Cohort Follow Up" screen is a relatively new area of SMARTT and one that is critical for MA ABE’s success. It is important to regularly update it. This one-hour Q&A session will address user...

Civics in a Digital World (Online)

In this online professional development series, we will use the framework for civic engagement laid out in NELRC’s Civic Participation & Community Action Sourcebook to offer practical tech-...

Tech Savvy Administrator: Online

Join us for our two-session online offering, The Tech Savvy Administrator . During Webinar 1, you’ll get a framework for digital literacy integration and learn about additional tools to guide your...

Using Visuals to Develop Conceptual Understanding: Area Models (Fall River)

Have you ever wondered how area models can help students understand math (or what they even are)? Having this tool on hand can help students feel like they don’t have to memorize new steps for every...

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SABES Tips and Highlights

Learning from Each Other

"I have also learned that there are different ways to approach a proportion question, and if the student can articulate his reasoning, then we can both learn from each other."

Making Sense of Proportional Reasoning, December, 2017

Our Banner Image Stars

You may recognize the three women on our new banner image! They are Ana Rodriguez, Laura Porter, and Pesha Black, at our PD workshop Redesigning Career Pathways Programs for Adult Student Success held in Worcester last November.

Math & Numeracy Center course meets with approval

"I have learned through the SABES class how to use more open-ended questions to have my student articulate the concepts and extend their application. This will strengthen his understanding and ability to apply the concepts."

Making Sense of Proportional Reasoning, December, 2017

What Do ESOL Instructors Need To Know and Be Able To Do?

Review the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers of Adult ESOL to find out. Then sign up for one of the SABES professional development sessions, which provide teachers with opportunities to investigate the standards and customize their own PD–whether they are novice or experienced practitioners. Look for ESOL courses on our SABES calendar.

Massachusetts Adult Education High Quality PD Standard #1

HQPD acknowledges and addresses the unique context of ABE, the variety of preparation and experience with which adult educators come to ABE, and the diverse realities and needs of adult learners.

Massachusetts Adult Education Standards for High Quality Professional Development (HQPD)

Massachusetts Adult Education High Quality PD Standards

#2. HQPD has clear goals and objectives relevant to desired student outcomes.

#4. HQPD is informed by data, research, and/or standards relevant to the identified goals, objectives, and audience.

Massachusetts Adult Education Standards for High Quality Professional Development (HQPD)

Massachusetts Adult Education High Quality PD Standard #6

HQPD promotes collaboration among educators to encourage sharing of ideas and working together to achieve the identified goals and objectives.

Massachusetts Adult Education Standards for High Quality Professional Development (HQPD)

College & Career Math Standards Video Gets Nod from a Program Director

From a program director:

"I wanted to let you know that I just watched your overview of the CCR Math Standards, and was (again) so inspired! Thanks for putting your video out into the world, in the way you did."

Watch the video here.