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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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Welcome to the ELA Curriculum Hub
Curriculum Basics
Overview of ELA Curriculum
ACLS' Policy for Curriculum & Instruction
Introduction to the Understanding by Design Framework (foundation for the curriculum design process)
Building and Enhancing ELA Curriculum in ABE - self-paced course.…
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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…
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Priority Lenses
The Priority Lenses below are drawn from ACLS priorities stated in the Massachusetts ABE Professional Standards, the ACLS webpages for Curriculum & Instruction, and the MA Indicators of Program Quality. Teachers and programs can use these lenses to…
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ELA Lens: Differentiation
Differentiated Instruction refers to what teachers do to adapt an existing lesson plan or unit for the learners they are actually teaching at any given moment, so that all their learners are engaged in challenging but accessible tasks.
In making decisions about how to…
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ELA Lens: Digital Literacy & Technology
Digital literacy refers to the ability to use technology to find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information (MA DESE, 2019). Digital literacy goes above and beyond a focus on the mechanics of technology: it emphasizes the ability to use…
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ELA Lens: Evidence-Based Instruction
Effective ELA teachers in MA use the latest research to guide their practice. They especially stay up to date on the evidence-based practices related to adult learning and ELA instruction. When teaching reading, they focus on the essential reading components—…
