Using the Math Proficiency Guide to Become a More Effective Math Teacher

8 PD Hours

The instructional strategies and ideas presented in this course are appropriate for all levels of math classes, whether your students are native English speakers or ESOL learners. The material is also designed to identify ways to make math instruction more equitable and culturally responsive for diverse student populations and communities.

This course consists of six self-paced online modules: 

• Self-Assessment with the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers of Adult Education
• Student Engagement
• High Expectations and Meeting Diverse Needs
• Student Ownership and Lifelong Learning
• Reflect, Prioritize, Set Goals, and Draft a Plan
• Course Closure

By the end of this course, you will have completed seven self-assessments of your current knowledge and skills using checklists of what effective math teachers know and do. Based on those assessments, you will identify goals and draft a professional learning plan for yourself. You are encouraged to choose a coach (or request a coach from the SABES Math and Adult Numeracy Curriculum & Instruction PD Team) to assist you with that work. Guidance on finding a coach
is provided in the course.

PDPs: This course may be bundled with other related professional development activities to earn PDPs. Read requirements here.
Professional Standards Addressed: K2.1, C1.2, C1.3, C2.2
Self-Paced
Register on the SABES website at the links below:

• Oct. 1 - 29, 2025
• Feb. 3 - Mar. 2, 2026