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About Us

The SABES ELA PD Team provides ELA professional development and support, including self-paced courses, online and in-person workshops, coaching, and resources related to ELA curriculum and instruction. Based at World Education in Boston, MA, we serve adult education programs throughout Massachusetts.

Have a question or idea? Need a coach? Write to us!

Karen Greaves, Instruction and PD Specialist (karen_greaves@worlded.org)
Elena Ruiz, Project Coordinator (elena_ruiz@worlded.org)

PD Opportunities

See ALL currently scheduled ELA PD (including online self-paced courses) or search the SABES PD Calendar. Note that participants from MA ACLS-funded programs have priority for event registration, but others are welcome as space allows.

Coaching and program-based PD are available to ACLS-funded programs on request. Please write to us to request specific PD or coaching.

Key Resources

Find all ELA resources at ELA: Resources, Research, and Curriculum, or browse our curated pages:

Featured Resources

FY26 SABES English Language Arts Professional Development Year-at-a-Glance

Video Series: Creating Robust ELA Unit Plans Using the SABES Template

Instructional Video: Evidence-Based Reading Instruction - Comprehension Strategies

 

ELA: Upcoming Events

10/23/2025

Trauma-Informed Instruction (Online Facilitated)

Registration Closed

Many adult learners have had traumatic experiences that impact their ability to learn. Escaping a war-torn country, surviving abuse, living...

11/05/2025

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...

11/06/2025

Opening Digital Doors: Developing Adult Learners’ Digital Literacy Through Speaking and Listening Tasks (Online Facilitated)

Digital fluency is a necessity on par with English language skills for the adult learner navigating the technology-rich environments of...

ELA: Resources, Research and Curriculum

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Instructional Video: Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI) in the ABE Classroom - Comprehension Strategies In this video, Stephanie Gaboury of the...

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Welcome to the Coaching Hub for Adult Education Practitioners! Whether you seek support in instructional strategies, program leadership, or...

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This resource offers suggested PD pathways for staff who are new to their role or new to adult education in general. Whether you are new yourself, or...

ELA: Our Team

Director
Instruction and PD Specialist
Project Coordinator
E-Learning Associate