"BEST Plus 3.0 is an individually administered, face-to-face, scripted oral interview that measures adult English language learners’ ability to listen and speak in English in authentic situations in the United States.” (Adapted from https://www.cal.org/aea/bpv30/) … read more

This blended series provides you with an overview of second language acquisition (SLA) theories and principles, with a focus on their application in the adult ESOL classroom. The series includes three facilitated virtual sessions and three self-directed interim activities. Participation in all three webinars and the interim… read more

Too often, teachers ask questions that have a single ‘right answer’. Whether or not a student gets these types of questions right or wrong, neither teacher nor classmates have learned much about the reasoning behind the student’s response. This seven-part course examines the following interconnected topics: creating a… read more

This course is designed to help you write strong English language arts lesson plans based on the ABE learning standards used in Massachusetts. You will explore key features, work with examples, and ultimately write your own lesson plan. In addition to aligning learning standards, lesson objectives, and assessments, you will learn… read more

BeCALM (Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math) contains remote-ready units for adult learners who need math instruction at beginning levels (GLE 2-4). Adults who are beginning math learners can sometimes find themselves left behind by high school equivalency curriculum or… read more