Adult Basic Education (ABE) teachers provide instruction to academically underprepared and limited English proficient adults. Services include literacy, basic skills, secondary education and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
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Office of Educator Licensure135 Santilli HighwayEverett, MA 02149Fax: 781-338-3391
Licensure Call Center: 781-338-6600Hours: Monday–Friday 9am–1pm & 2pm–5pm.
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Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149
Voice: (781) 338-3000 TTY: (800) 439-2370
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