Access fully self-paced professional development whenever it is most convenient for you through the SABES Program Support OnDemand Library.

PSPD offers individual and program-based coaching for staff in any role looking to grow and strengthen their practice in any of our key priority areas, which include educational leadership and program management, advising, career pathways, digital literacy, and ADA coordination. We also offer individual coaching and support for those looking to acquire a professional ABE license. If interested, please submit a Contact Us request.

For additional listings, check out the Event Listings and click on "Program Support" or any of our priority areas any time.

All PD offerings are online and facilitated unless indicated otherwise.

Career Pathways

EdTech in Action: WhatsApp for Communication (Online Blended)

The EdTech in Action PD Series provides a chance for you to explore and engage with technology while learning how to support your students. Each session introduces a new edtech tool and presents two replicable edtech routines that you can adapt for your classroom or for administrative use to build students' digital skills. In this first session, you will learn about using WhatsApp as a communication tool that supports engagement, reflection, and persistence—not just for the classroom, but for program-wide communication as well.

• September 8, 2026    |  Course opens 9 a.m. for independent work
• September 15, 2026  |  1 - 2:30 p.m.

Digital Literacy

Exploring Burlington Workforce (Online Facilitated)

Learn how the new Burlington Workforce platform and courses can support programs as they help learners build the foundational and career-specific skills they need to prepare for training, employment, and long-term career success.

• September 4, 2026  |  10 - 11:15 a.m.

Newsela Certified Educator Program (Self-Paced)

This three-session, self-paced course is an introduction to the foundations of Newsela. 

• September 14, 2026  |  Modules open 9 a.m.

Educational Leadership

Foundations for New Staff (Self-Paced)

No matter what your role or title, if you work in the field of adult education, you are part of a national network of professionals who are working together to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. You play a critical role in this mission, so this course introduces and connects you to the systems and people that drive this work.

• September 8, 2026    |  Modules open 9 a.m.

• October 2, 2026         |  Course closes 11:59 p.m.