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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)
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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…
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Part 3 of the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (MA ELPS) Overview explores the organization of the MA ELPS document. (SABES).
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Understanding and correctly using workplace credential terminology will enhance our communications with students, employers, workforce agencies and community partners. This video and write up explains the differences between certificates, certifications, degrees and licenses.
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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…
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This page shares templates and resources for developing English Language Arts curriculum for ABE in Massachusetts.
ELA Templates & Guides
ELA Scope & Sequence: Template and Review Guide
Design Tasks & Resources: ELA Scope & Sequence
General Guidance
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This packet introduces an instructional routine called a Test Talk. Test Talks will help you create and nurture a classroom culture that values flexible thinking and conceptual understanding and that explicitly prepares students to apply their learning in the context of standardized tests. The…
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The SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum & Instruction PD Team created this handy 4-page grid as a reference for programs as they work on their scope and sequence. It contains a breakdown of the math standards by domain for Levels A through D.
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CareerOneStop has multiple resources to help advisors support justice-impacted learners in a corrections, re-entry, or other adult education and training setting.
CareerOneStop for Justice-Impacted Job Seekers: This site provides basic outlines and checklists for exploring careers, finding…
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To help sort through the many materials and professional development (PD) options available to you on the SABES ELA website, we have compiled a list of the Top 10 Back-to-School SABES ELA Courses and Resources. This list describes ten high-quality, standards-aligned ELA PD opportunities and…
