In this workshop, you will learn strategies and techniques for teaching English grammar and maximizing opportunities for learners to practice and use new language forms in meaningful, authentic contexts.

Please note: This course will take place in Blackboard, where you will find all… read more

This two-part workshop focuses on equity as it pertains to the adult education classroom. With guidance and facilitation by Dr. Liza Talusan, Associate Instructor at UMass Boston who teaches graduate courses on leadership, equity, and justice, we will build knowledge, refine definitions, explore tools, examine our existing… read more

TABE Complete Language Assessment System–English (CLAS-E) Writing is one section of the complete TABE CLAS-E suite of assessments designed for adult learners in ESOL programs. The assessment policies in Massachusetts require programs to use the CLAS-E Writing for all ESOL students whose goal is to improve their writing… read more

This workshop explores five ways program directors and educational leaders can use the ESOL Professional Standards to support their teachers in improving learning opportunities for students.

Please note: This course will take place in Blackboard where you will find all virtual session information,… read more

This self-paced course is the first step on your journey for evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI), providing an introduction to and an overview of EBRI. It is a prerequisite for all other EBRI offerings. (Note: STAR training also fills this prerequisite, so STAR-trained practitioners do not need to take this… read more