DLBE Special Education Network

SPECIAL EDUCATION 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. 

Alignments: National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards (NDLETPS) and Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education.

 Learn more about this historic network.

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) 

• The expectation is for participants to attend all sessions in the Network.

• Registration closes Tuesday, October 21. (Registrations after this date will include a late registration fee.)

FACILITATORS:

• Dr. Beth Llorca, Assistant Professor at Stonehill College, MA 
• Dr. Lusa Lo, Graduate Program Director, Special Education, UMASS Boston
• Phyllis Hardy, MABE Executive Director 
  
• Supporters: Dr. Pat Landurand and Maria Wilson-Portuondo

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MABE Policies: 

• Registration Policy: Please contact megburns@mabene.org for group registrations (registrations for a group of individuals from a district/school). 
• Payment Policy: MABE must receive payment or Purchase Order numbers by the date registration closes. Late registrations subject to additional charge.
• 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.