See below for upcoming SABES PD events for ESOL, or check out the ESOL Upcoming Events Calendar tab anytime! Note: you are welcome to request ESOL instructional coaching for program staff. If interested, please email Dorothy McCormack, Director (dmccormack@edc.org), Kate Anderson, Assistant Director...
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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...
See below for upcoming SABES PD events for Math & Numeracy. Or, check out the Math & Numeracy Upcoming Events Calendar tab anytime! Note: you are welcome to request Math & Numeracy instructional coaching for program staff. If interested, please submit a Contact Us request. All PD offerings are...
Earlier this year, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would be implementing a new 2025 Naturalization Civics Test. This test is a revised version of the 2020 Naturalization Civics Test, which was rescinded in 2021. To support programs as they navigate this...
Join these meetings to connect with fellow educators and empower adult learners and staff with essential digital skills. The Digital Literacy Sharing Group is a peer-facilitated opportunity for instructors, technology support specialists, program leaders, and anyone who teaches digital skills or...
In response to your requests and input, the SABES ESOL PD Team developed the ESOL Foundations Academy and piloted it in the Fall of 2025—with great success! Here are just some of the Fall Academy participants’ comments: “I truly learned a lot and really appreciate what I will take away from the...
Are you looking to connect and learn with other volunteer coordinators? Join us for the Volunteer Coordinators Sharing Group! The Volunteer Coordinators Sharing Group is a peer-facilitated opportunity for volunteer coordinators and others who work with volunteers to network, share resources and...
This new online Community of Practice (CoP) is for advisors working in Massachusetts adult education programs. The purpose is to: increase collaboration and networking, share resources and materials, and solve tricky situations, together. The Advising CoP is a Canvas-based discussion platform for...
Partnering with students as leaders isn’t just about personal development, it’s also a powerful way to spark peer learning and make programs more inclusive and responsive. When students share their stories, help shape decisions, and even join staff teams, programs open the door to new ideas...
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...