Stay tuned for our 2026-2027 Networks. Registration opening in August. 

Who:  A free MABE member benefit to members in good standing (with no outstanding balances). Members can register at any time to receive access to all network resources. If you are not a member, join us to register.

What: This year's Special Topic Network will focus on resources available to Dual Language Bilingual Education (DLBE) programs and educators as identified by MABE members. Learn about five topics: MABE's Member’s Resource Library, Holistic Bilingualism, Performance Assessments, Translanguaging & Language Objectives, and Backwards Design & Language Planning. There are two components to this Resource Network: 
→ INFOGRAPHIC: Gain visual resources to support staff and help you advocate for your program. 

→ COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE: Join a virtual meeting to explore and practice the resource in-depth. 

When:  Five Virtual Meetings | Thursdays, 4-5pm (60 minutes) | December 4, 2025; January 8, 2026; February 5, 2026; April 9, 2026; May 7, 2026
Facilitators:  Meg Burns, MABE Director of Professional Learning | Elissa Washburn, MABE Assistant Director of Professional Learning | Laura Pérez-Handler, MABE Communications Coordinator | Nikki Holland, MCIEA (MA Consortium for Innovative Education Assessment) Director of Performance Assessment

Alignments: National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards (NDLETPS) Standard (EMMA Standards): Standard 5: Professionalism, Advocacy, and Agency

DLBE Teacher and Coach Network     REGISTRATION CLOSED      NEW THIS YEAR! 

Who: For DLBE elementary, middle, and high school level teachers and coaches. 
What: Participants will explore oracy, translanguaging, and supporting partner language development. 
When: Webinars with Follow-up Virtual Meetings 
→ Three Webinars | Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm (60 minutes) | "Understanding Translanguaging" on October 21, 2025; "Las destrezas fundamentals de la alfabetización en español" on December 2, 2025; "Guiding Growth: Coaching for Purposeful Translanguaging" on February 3, 2026  | Webinars will live and will also be recorded and emailed to registrants on the following Friday. Webinar access will expire March 2026. 
→ Three Follow-up Virtual Network Meetings | Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm (60 minutes) | October 28, 2025; December 9, 2025; February 10, 2026 | These follow-up virtual network meetings will offer an opportunity to review, discuss, and expand on the previous webinar's content, as well as network. 

Facilitators: Elissa Washburn, MABE's Assistant Director of Professional Learning | Ayda Parra-Rojas, Windham Public Schools, CT Dual Language Specialist | Amy Finsmith, Windham Public Schools, CT Supervisor of  Multilingual Education 

Alignments: National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards (NDLETPS) Standard (EMMA Standards): Standard 4: Authentic Assessment in Dual Language

DLBE Leader Network     REGISTRATION CLOSED

Who: For DLBE program, school, and district leaders and administrators, such as principals, assistant principals, district leaders, and department heads. 
What: Participants will focus on deconstructing and finding solutions for agreed-upon common issues in the field.  
When: Seven Virtual Meetings | Wednesdays, 9-10:30am (90 minutes) | October 1, 2025; October 15, 2025; November 12, 2025; December 10, 2025; January 7, 2026; February 4, 2026; March 11, 2026

Facilitator: Susan McGilvray-Rivet, Retired Educator, MA & MABE Consultant

Alignments: National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards (NDLETPS) Standard (EMMA Standards): Standard 6: Program Design and Curricular Leadership

DLBE Special Education Network     REGISTRATION CLOSED       Learn more about this historic network.

Who:  For DLBE special educators (e.g. support staff, teachers, and leaders who support bilingual special education students) and staff involved in the assessment process for bilingual students who are struggling or are receiving special education services (e.g. social workers, guidance counselors, coaches). 

What: Participants will focus on deconstructing and finding solutions for agreed-upon common issues in the field. 

When: Seven Virtual Meetings | Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm (90 minutes) | October 28, 2025; November 25, 2025; December 16, 2025; January 27, 2026; February 24, 2026; March 24, 2026; April 28, 2026 (Subject to possible changes)  
Facilitators:  Beth Llorca, Assistant Professor at Stonehill College, MA | Phyllis Hardy, MABE Executive Director 

Alignments: National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards (NDLETPS) Standard (EMMA Standards): Standard 4: Authentic Assessment in Dual Language

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