Southern New England Regional Conference for Dual Language Programs
The purpose of this conference is to create the opportunity for dual language educators to network and collaborate, increase our professional development, share instructional methods that promote bilingualism and multiculturalism, disseminate current research, and learn new ways to reach out to families and communities. This conference is a wonderful example of building relationships with colleagues in the field of dual language education throughout the region to address our common goals.
Theme: Making Connections Between Language, Content and Culture
Focus on CULTURE
Location: Nathanael Greene Elementary School
285 Smithfield Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2019
Conference Registration Open Now through March 3, 2019
Keynote Speaker: Alexandra Guilamo
The keynote address will introduce strategies that help teachers include matters of race, bias, justice and identity in their planning and teaching, and why these cornerstones are essential for dual language students to achieve academic success.
Save the Date Flyers: English - Spanish - Portuguese - Mandarin
Invitation to Parents to Attend Conference
English - Spanish - Portuguese - Mandarin
View Here for Sample of Breakout Sessions
Bilingual Student Art & Writing Exhibition!
Inviting bilingual students of all ages from across New England to share with others why it is important to them to be bilingual and bicultural, and how it has shaped their lives. They can express this through works of art or writing. All entries will be displayed at the 2019 Southern New England Regional Dual Language Conference at the Nathanael Greene School in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on Saturday, March 23, 2019.
Submission deadline: Feb. 15, 2019 to Conference Director Yael Zakon-Bourke at yaelzakon-bourke@mabene.org
Being Bilingual Flyer English Spanish Portuguese Mandarin
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Pre-Conference School Visits 
Monday, March 18, 2018 through Friday, March 22, 2018
DLE Program Site Visit Registration Now Open!
Visit the Dual Language School Visit Schedule 2019 for table view of schedule.
School Visit Registration Information:
- Fee: $25 per visitor
- Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Most tours have limits of 8-12 participants.
- One person can register and pay for multiple attendees. Payment Methods: Check, Credit Card or Purchase Order accepted for groups of 5 or more.
- Schedule may be subject to change. All registered participants will receive a confirmation email the week before their scheduled tour. In the case of inclement weather, please check the MABE website and your email.
- In the event that you are unable to attend a registered session, please let MABE know so someone else can take your place.
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| Registration Types |
Fee Schedule |
| Individual * |
$ 165 |
| Small Group Registration* - 5 Individual + 1 Free Parent |
$ 825 |
| Large Group Registration* - Reduced rate up to 10 Individuals |
$1,485 |
| Presenters* |
$ 120 |
| Parent and Student |
$ 50 |
| Publisher/Vendor |
$ 400 |
| School Visits |
$ 25 |
* Membership for one year is included in these registration types for each individual
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Need a Hotel?
Closest to school: Hampton Inn Pawtucket, 2 George St. Pawtucket, Ri
Others in nearby Providence:
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