See below for upcoming SABES PD events for ELA. Or, check out the ELA Upcoming Events Calendar tab anytime!
Note: you are welcome to request ELA instructional coaching for program staff. If interested, please submit a Contact Us request.
All PD offerings are online and facilitated unless indicated otherwise.
Wednesday, November 5
Introduction to Diagnostic Assessment of Reading - November (Self-Paced Modules)
Introduction to Diagnostic Assessment of Reading is an online self-paced short course for anyone who wants to learn more about these diagnostic assessments and why they are so important to evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI).
- Nov. 5, 2025 | 8 a.m. (self-paced course opens)
Wednesday, November 12
Instructional Leaders: Supporting Teachers with the ELA Proficiency Guide - November (Self-Paced Modules)
This new, self-paced course enables ABE instructional leaders to utilize a key resource, the ELA Proficiency Guide, to enhance English Language Arts (ELA) instruction in their programs. Along with the ABE Professional Standards, the ELA Proficiency Guide holds up a vision for effective instruction in ABE, and in this micro-course, you will explore supplemental tools, resources, and PD activities to help guide teachers in using ideas from these documents to shape their own professional practice.
- Nov. 12, 2025 | 8 a.m. (self-paced course opens)
Thursday, November 13
Improving Student Writing through Diagnostic Assessment and Revision
Learn how to assess a student's writing abilities to inform instruction and how to help students revise their writing in a productive, skills-based manner. This session will be led by the associate director of the Landmark School Outreach Program.
- Nov. 13, 2025 | 1-2:30 p.m.
Collaboration Events
In our digital age, adults are expected to listen to, respond to and create audio and video content as well as participate and collaborate in online meetings and conversations. This session provides a variety of edtech routines that expand the context of speaking and listening instruction by integrating authentic digital workplace, community, and academic tasks into language development lessons.
- Nov. 6, 2025 | 2-4 p.m.
