by Julie Slack | Oct 18, 2023 | Adult Basic Education (ABE), Program & Classroom Management, Resources
Presenter: Alex Babbist & Sam Peckham This workshop explores classroom routines and tools to simplify both workload and learner experience. By drawing on the Montessori concept of the “prepared environment”, teachers can create a classroom flow that encourages...
by Julie Slack | Sep 29, 2023 | Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency Tests (HiSET, GED), Resources
Presenter: Michael Farma This workshop covers policy changes to the High School Equivalency (HSE) exams in Massachusetts and compares the GED and HiSET exams. The workshop also includes strategies to help students pass the exams with higher scores. The workshop took...
by Julie Slack | May 19, 2023 | Adult Basic Education (ABE), Curriculum Development, Resources
Presenter: Allison Reid Few academic subjects carry as much baggage as math. Students and teachers alike may wonder if they have a math brain (short answer: yes), and what happens when we learn math or face anxiety about it. This workshop explores key neuroscience...
by Julie Slack | May 12, 2023 | Adult Basic Education (ABE), Curriculum Development, Resources, Writing
Presenter: Jennifer Rampsi Many advanced ESOL and High School Equivalency (HSE) students struggle to enter college-level composition courses. This workshop offered tips to help students “find their voices,” and build confidence in their writing abilities — a “bridge”...
by Julie Slack | May 12, 2023 | Adult Basic Education (ABE), Curriculum Development, Resources
Presenter: June Murphy-Katz Students often look for ways to express their gratitude for the learning, support and life guidance they experience in our programs. This workshop includes a multi-lesson project in which students can unleash their creativity as they design...
by Julie Slack | Apr 6, 2023 | Adult Basic Education (ABE), Resources, Writing
Presenter: Judithan Walz This workshop walks through the steps from brainstorming to production to sharing a writing piece. The workshop shares a step-by-step process for teachers to use that helps students produce writing with strong beginnings, middles, and...
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