LEADERSHIP IN DUAL LANGUAGE BILINGUAL EDUCATION

Summer Institute PD For Leaders

VIRTUAL PD: In this series, there are numerous different 2-hour, 4-hour, and 6-hour virtual Dual Language Bilingual Education (DLBE) Professional Development (PD) series offered Monday, August 4 to Friday, August 8 at 9:30-11:30am and 1:00-3:00pm. Zoom links will be sent out a week prior. View full Summer Institute 2025 schedule. 

ABOUT: This series is for both new and experienced leaders. As a result of our Pre-Conference Advocacy Roundtable in March 2025, we committed to offering more PD specific to leaders to increase their capacity. Leaders can pick and choose the sessions in this series that speak to their current needs; some sessions are more foundational while others are more specific to program structure, instruction, and coaching.

COST: The registration cost per 2-hours of PD for members is $100. Non-members have an additional one-time $50 charge (for yearly membership fee – learn more about MABE member benefits here). When registering, first select your member status, and then select the sessions you would like to attend. 

AUDIENCE: Designed for DLBE leaders. 

REGISTRATION: Registration closes Friday, July 18. Late registration (with additional fee) defaults on Saturday, July 19. Minimum of 10 registrants per session. 

SESSIONS: 

• DLBE Essentials
       Monday, August 4 & Tuesday, August 5, 9:30-11:30am (4-hours)
              Member Cost: $200 | Non-Member Cost: $250
  Facilitator(s): Meg Burns (MABE Director of Professional Development) Description: This two-day PD provides an overview presentation for educators, community members, and other partners of a district/school contemplating or new to DLBE at the elementary-school level. This PD also provides a foundational knowledge of DLBE as well as an understanding of the planning and commitment required to build a successful program. The goal is for all participants to understand the research and theoretical rationale, the goals, and a beginning understanding of the program structure of DLBE. 
  
  
• ️Considerations in Program Planning & Implementation
       Monday, August 4, 1:00-3:00pm (2-hours)
             Member Cost: $100 | Non-Member Cost: $150
  Facilitator(s): Meg Burns (MABE Director of Professional Learning) & Phyllis Hardy (MABE Executive Director) 
  Description: An introduction to and preview of the Sembrando Raíces and La Siembra program planning retreats, this session will introduce topics such as enrollment procedures, school language policy, staffing and hiring, language allocation plans, communication plans, and action plans. We will discuss why these early decision-making steps are essential for ensuring long-term program success and district systemic coherence.
  
  
• Language Allocation Plan vs. Curriculum Alignment Plan
       Tuesday, August 4, 1:00-3:00pm (2-hours)
             Member Cost: $100 | Non-Member Cost: $150
  Facilitator(s): Elissa Washburn (MABE Program Coordinator & Consultant) & Meg Burns (MABE Director of Professional Development) 
  Description: An introduction to and preview of the El Brote program planning retreat, this session will introduce two essential components of DLBE planning: the language allocation plan and curriculum alignment plan. We will discuss why creating these two plans prior to program launch will help ensure program success and district systemic coherence. 
  
  
• Bilingual Teacher Recruitment, Hiring, & Retention
       Wednesday, August 6, 9:30-11:30am (2-hours) 
             Member Cost: $100 | Non-Member Cost: $150
  Facilitator(s): Amanda Campbell (Lynn Public Schools, MA Deputy Director of Multilingual Education)
  Description: This session will explore concrete strategies for addressing the challenges of recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified bilingual teachers and staff. We will discuss the process for building a comprehensive district-wide approach to recruitment and hiring, as well as the potential for fund-stacking opportunities to support teacher growth and development in a “grow-your-own” model. 
  

• DLBE Coaching Institute
        Wednesday, August 6 - Friday, August 8, 1:00-3:00pm (6-hours)
            Member Cost: $300 | Non-Member Cost: $350
  Facilitator(s): Amy Finsmith (Windham Public Schools, CT Supervisor of Multilingual Education) 
  Description: 
  • This three-day PD will begin with "Part 1:  Building Coherence in DLBE Programs with the Cornerstones Framework" (please note that Part 1 is also available as a stand-alone session, see next session description). Coherence across classrooms, schools, and districts is essential for student success in dual language education. This interactive training supports Dual Language leaders and coaches in deepening their understanding of intentional dual language pedagogy while fostering instructional alignment. Participants will explore The Cornerstones Framework, a practical tool for guiding instruction, coaching, supervision, and professional development. Through discussions and hands-on activities, they will learn to apply this framework to support both novice and experienced teachers and leaders. Attendees will leave with a clear vision, practical tools, and a copy of the framework to strengthen dual language programs in their schools and districts.
  • Part 2 and 3 of this session is designed for new and experienced DLBE coaches who want to refine their coaching practice and explore what makes coaching in DLBE settings unique. Transitioning from teaching or general instructional coaching to Dual Language coaching requires a distinct skill set and lens. Participants will examine the key differences between content-area coaching and DLBE coaching, engage in critical reflection on their current practices, and gain hands-on experience with a coaching model tailored for DLBE programs. Through interactive discussions and coaching simulations, attendees will strengthen their ability to support teachers in developing and implementing effective multilingual teaching strategies in a DLBE classroom.
  Whether you are transitioning into a DLBE coaching role, new to coaching, or an experienced coach looking to enhance your approach, this institute provides a structured space to analyze, refine, and elevate your coaching practice.
  
  
• Building Coherence in DLBE Programs with the Cornerstones Framework
      Wednesday, August 6, 1:00-3:00pm (2-hours) 
            Member Cost: $100 | Non-Member Cost: $150
  Facilitator(s): Amy Finsmith (Windham Public Schools, CT Supervisor of Multilingual Education) 
  Description: Coherence across classrooms, schools, and districts is essential for student success in dual language education. This interactive training supports Dual Language leaders and coaches in deepening their understanding of intentional dual language pedagogy while fostering instructional alignment. Participants will explore The Cornerstones Framework, a practical tool for guiding instruction, coaching, supervision, and professional development. Through discussions and hands-on activities, they will learn to apply this framework to support both novice and experienced teachers and leaders. Attendees will leave with a clear vision, practical tools, and a copy of the framework to strengthen dual language programs in their schools and districts.
  This session is included in the 3-day registration for DLBE Coaching Institute above, but it is also available a stand-alone session.

• DLBE Leadership Dilemmas & Role-Plays
        Thursday, August 7, 9:30-11:30am (2-hours)
             Member Cost: $100 | Non-Member Cost: $150
  Facilitator(s): Evelyn Cosme-Jones (Center for Leadership and Educational Equity, Principal Residency Network Director), & Katie Cardamone (Nuestro Mundo Public Charter School, RI Co-Founder & Program Director) 
  Description: This session will explore common dilemmas faced by DLBE leaders and brainstorm possible solutions. Based on work from the Center for Leadership and Educational Equity, the session will use foundational principles of leadership, adapted for the unique needs of DLBE, to address key challenges in DLBE leadership.

• Ensuring Success of a DLBE Strand
         Friday, August 8, 9:30-11:30am (2-hours)
             Member Cost: $100 | Non-Member Cost: $150
  Facilitator(s): Liliana Smith (Wayland Public Schools, MA Spanish Immersion Coordinator) 
  Description: This session will take a look at the foundational pillars necessary for a successful DLE program. We will explore instructional practices and ways to build community and culture.

• Registration Policy: Please contact megburns@mabene.org for group registrations (registrations for a group of 4 or more individuals from a district/school). 
• Payment Policy: MABE must receive payment or Purchase Order numbers by the date registration closes (send to elissawashburn@mabene.org). Sorry, American Express cards not accepted. 
• Cancellation & Refund Policy: Event registrations are transferable up to 1 week (7 days) before the event starts. Cancellation refunds of payments will be subject to a 10% reduction of the registration fee, refundable up to 1 week (7 days) before the event starts.