Math logo: stacked blocks Welcome to the SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum & Instruction Professional Development Team page!


The SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum & Instruction PD Team is managed by the Adult Numeracy Center at TERC. Our center provides high-quality professional development (PD) so that teachers can better help adult learners understand how math is present and relevant in everyday life, and how learners can use this knowledge to improve their own lives and communities. 


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See all currently scheduled SABES PD on the Upcoming Events list (filter by "Math and Numeracy") or search the SABES PD CalendarSummaries of math and numeracy PD (including PD not currently scheduled) are available. 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. Visit the SABES Coaching Hub!

RESOURCES

Find resources by using the search box located at the top of this page, by selecting the Resource Library link at the top of this page, or by going directly to one of our curated collection pages below.

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Contact us!

Would you like to bring math PD to your program, suggest a resource, or ask a question? We’re here! Contact our director, Heidi Schuler, at heidi_schuler@terc.edu, or email adultnumeracy@terc.edu.


 

Math & Numeracy: Upcoming Events

12/03/2025
12/10/2025

Will This Be on the Test? (Online Facilitated)

Standardized testing, whether it is for high school equivalency or measuring student gains, is a major concern in adult numeracy...

09/09/2025

Professional Standards in Action: Supporting Math Instruction through Classroom Visits (Self-Paced Modules)

Many adult education program directors do not have a background in teaching math or in math learning theory. Without this...

09/10/2025

BeCALM Number Sense: Remote-Ready Curriculum for Beginning Math Learners (GLE 2-4) (Online Facilitated)

BeCALM (Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math) contains remote-ready units for adult learners who need math instruction at beginning levels...

Math & Numeracy: Resources, Research and Curriculum

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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...

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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...

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DESARROLLO PROFESIONAL EN MATEMÁTICAS PROPORCIONADO POR SABES Introducción a CALM (en linea) Un curso en línea de cuatro horas para profesores...

Math and Numeracy: Our Team