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)

Part 2 of the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (MA ELPS) Overview explores the organization of the MA ELPS document. (SABES) See also: MA ELPS (Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards) - Document and Overview Videos for a review of the three videos in this…

Part 3 of the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (MA ELPS) Overview explores the organization of the MA ELPS document. (SABES).

The Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers of Adult Basic Education (often referred to as the ABE Professional Standards) outlines what is important for effective adult basic education (ABE) teachers of mathematics and/or English language arts (ELA) to know and be able to do. At-a-…

 ELA Lens: Assessment Effective ELA instructors include three broad types of assessment in their curriculum and instruction: diagnostic assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments. Diagnostic assessments are the tools and processes used, often at the beginning of a…

On this page, you will find lesson plans and activities that are classroom-ready.  Resources created by the SABES Math and Numeracy Team are marked with an asterisk (*).  Math Lessons and Activities CALM - Curriculum for Adults Learning Math* - CALM is a CCRSAE-aligned curriculum that…

All of our classroom-ready materials are created with the principles of Universal Design and are meant to be effective with all learners. This page contains resources that are specific to students with learning differences, difficulties, and disabilities.  Debunking Math Myths Regarding…

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…

Geometry ideas surround us everywhere we look. Check out these packets for ideas on hands-on geometry ideas. Click on the links at the bottom of the page to view/download. Topic: Angles The Make a Kite and Measure Stuff packet was created for caretakers and kids. The Angle Exploration packet is a…

This guide is designed for practitioners, including teachers, lead instructors, and professional developers, who are ready to take up the challenge to change how numeracy is taught in adult education. If instructors shift their teaching to focus more on the use of numeracy skills, they might find…