During this academic year, SABES and ACLS have worked together closely to update the ESOL curriculum planning templates, and to develop new review guides that will support staff in writing cohesive, coherent curricular materials (including scope and sequence, unit plans, and lesson plans);…
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Welcome to the Coaching Hub for Adult Education Practitioners! Whether you seek support in instructional strategies, program leadership, or integrating technology, we offer personalized coaching tailored to your needs. Our experienced coaches provide individual and small group guidance and…
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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 a program leader looking to complement your organization's onboarding process, this document can help you chart a course through the many…
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This video viewing guide accompanies the video From Awareness to Action: Culturally Responsive Teaching in Adult ESOL, Standard 3 CRST.
It was created to facilitate a more active, engaging viewing experience for you and your colleagues as you watch the video. While the discussion/reflection…
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This resource is comprised of two separate components: the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (MA ELPS) document, and three overview videos.
First, the MA ELPS document—a revision of the Massachusetts ABE Curriculum Framework for ESOL. The MA ELPS integrate the College…
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In the video series, From Awareness to Action: Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Adult ESOL Classroom, you will see a teacher demonstrating these elements of CRST:
A classroom environment that is inclusive, affirming, and equitable
Recognizing students’ diverse cultures and…
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This resource is a practice brief on effective instructional practices and examples for teaching math to English learners (ELs) produced by the U.S. Department of Education's National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA).
This is the third publication in a series of briefs that…
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News! 2021 Teaching the Skills That Matter in Adult Education (TSTM)
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The ABE License for teachers is available through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The SABES Program Support PD Center offers support and guidance to those seeking ABE Licensure.
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Policy memorandum regarding the…
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Part 1 of the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (MA ELPS) Overview introduces the standards, why they were developed, what is new, and what has stayed the same. (SABES)