Let’s be honest—finding time to integrate digital literacy into already full schedules can feel impossible. Many of us worry we don’t have the tech skills, or that we won’t know which ones matter most for our students. But here’s some good news: You don’t have to do it all yourself. Many adult...
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Finding a way through school and career choices can feel tough, but students don’t have to do it alone. Group advising workshops bring students together to share ideas and support each other. Learning with peers can make it easier to face challenges and stay motivated. Group advising helps students...
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If we want to know what our students really understand, we need to make room for them to share their ideas. Instructional routines provide one way of doing that. "Instructional routines are specific and repeatable designs for learning that support both the teacher and students in the classroom...
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In English Language Arts (ELA) classes for adults, student-to-student learning is a powerful tool. This is especially true when included in contextualized reading and writing instruction. Adults come to class with a wealth of knowledge and life experiences. They can use this experience to share what...
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Teachers in adult ESOL programs know that students bring a wide range of experiences, ideas, and skills to class. When students have the chance to share what they know, learn from one another, and even teach each other, everyone benefits. Read on for strategies and activities to help your students...
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Welcome back, teachers and administrators! To help you start the new school year strong, the SABES English Language Arts (ELA) PD Team has prepared the following two documents. Top 10 Back-to-School SABES ELA Courses and Resources This resource highlights ten high-quality, standards-aligned ELA PD...
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Are you ready to take your English Language Arts unit plans to the next level? The SABES ELA team is excited to announce the release of a new video series called Creating Robust ELA Unit Plans Using the SABES Template. The video series features Lauren Twardy, an ABE teacher with Middlesex Community...
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What’s the difference between a good lesson plan and a really good one? Watch this Lesson Plan Template Walkthrough video to find out! The video takes you step by step through a revision of an ESOL lesson plan for Beginning English learners, using the ACLS/SABES ESOL Lesson Planning Template as a...
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The SABES Math Team has big news regarding the Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math ( BeCALM )! BeCALM is a hands-on, conceptually-rich curriculum created for adults who are beginning math learners (GLE 2–4). The online, self-paced Introduction to BeCALM course will be offered multiple...
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Did you know that all adult education practitioners in Massachusetts are eligible for a no-cost membership to the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) ? COABE provides advocacy, professional development, and communication services to promote adult education at the state and national level...
