Formative assessment is the ongoing work of understanding how your students are understanding what you are teaching. While there are many ways to do formative assessment, one that is often readily accessible is looking at student work. There is a lot that can be learned by analyzing how students illustrate or describe their… read more

Why do some students struggle to acquire a second language? What can educators do to optimize these students’ learning experience? This two-part workshop will explore the roots of language learning difficulties and effective classroom practices that support language learning for all students. 

A clear syllabus with well integrated learning objectives can help you to scale and sustain your MassSTEP program. Join this series to receive support in developing or enhancing your own MassSTEP syllabus with improved learning objectives. 

The ESOL Foundations Academy is a comprehensive course that explores essential elements of effective ESOL teaching (TESOL). While designed for new teachers of adult ESOL, the course is open to experienced teachers seeking to strengthen and deepen their ESOL teaching practice. Through self-paced… read more

This training covers requirements for MassSTEP enrollments, data entry, and credentials tracking.