SABES: Training leaders in Adult Basic Education

Welcome to the Northeast SABES Website

Northeast SABES promotes high quality adult basic education services in Massachusetts through training, support, and resources that improve the skills and knowledge of practitioners and strengthen programs. Since its inception in 1990, Northeast SABES has focused on developing the skills, knowledge and talents of Adult Basic Education practitioners so that they may provide exemplary service to adult learners.

Northeast SABES is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and is hosted by Northern Essex Community College. NE SABES is part of a statewide staff development system for Adult Basic Education programs and practitioners.

Northeast SABES is located at the NECC RiverWalk

Northeast SABES
360 Merrimack St., Bldg 9K 4th Flr
Lawrence, MA 01843

Northeast SABES Staff

Irene Chalek *CAEPP Executive Director * Room 421 * 978-659-1271
Alisa Povenmire * Regional Director * Room 419 * 978-659-1276
Deborah Gray * Administrative Assistant * Room 421 * 978-659-1275
Janet Piracha * Associate Coordinator/Curriculum and Assessment Room 415
* 978-659-1281 
Patty Ball *Regional Technology Coordinator * Room 415 *978-659-1277
FAX: 978-738-7153