"I have also learned that there are different ways to approach a proportion question, and if the student can articulate his reasoning, then we can both learn from each other."
Making Sense of Proportional Reasoning, December, 2017
SABES Tips and Highlights
Learning from Each Other
Our Banner Image Stars
You may recognize the three women on our new banner image! They are Ana Rodriguez, Laura Porter, and Pesha Black, at our PD workshop Redesigning Career Pathways Programs for Adult Student Success held in Worcester last November.
It's about more
"It's about more than scoring well on a test, it's about being ready for college and career."
Per Barbara Bradbury, Springfield Adult Learning Center at Springfield Technical Community College, about teaching students for success in their lives rather than for passing tests
Massachusetts Adult Education High Quality PD Standard #1
HQPD acknowledges and addresses the unique context of ABE, the variety of preparation and experience with which adult educators come to ABE, and the diverse realities and needs of adult learners.
Massachusetts Adult Education Standards for High Quality Professional Development (HQPD)
What Do ESOL Instructors Need To Know and Be Able To Do?
Review the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers of Adult ESOL to find out. Then sign up for one of the SABES professional development sessions, which provide teachers with opportunities to investigate the standards and customize their own PD–whether they are novice or experienced practitioners. Look for ESOL courses on our SABES calendar.
