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  Dual Language Bilingual Education NetworkS


MABE hosts different Dual Language Bilingual Education (DLBE) Networks for specific audiences (leaders, elementary teachers, middle school teachers, coaches, special educators, special topics for members only) so that together we can learn, collaborate, and grow professionally. We welcome your participation in these interactive networks where you connect with colleagues to build systems of support that sustain effective DLBE programs. MABE's DLBE Networks are a space for educators to learn from each other

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2024-25 DLBE Networks

Bilingual Education Research Network (NEW & Free to MABE Members only) This year's Special Topic Network. 


Who:  A free MABE Member benefit for those interested in learning more about local DLBE research and how it can impact DLBE programs. 

When: Virtual | Mondays, 4-5:30pm (90 minutes) | 5 meetings October, November, December, January, February (Dates TBD)

Facilitators:  Submit your proposal to present at this Network!

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

DLBE Leader Network

Who: For DLBE program, school, and district leaders and administrators, such as principals, assistant principals, district leaders, and department heads. 
When TENTATIVE: Virtual | Wednesdays, 9-10:30am (90 minutes) | 7 meetings | September 25, 2024; October 30, 2024; November 29, 2024; December 18, 2024; January 22, 2025; February 26, 2025; March 26, 2025

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

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

DLBE Elementary Teacher Network 

Who: For DLBE elementary level teaching staff.What: Participants will focus on translanguaging and oracy strategies. 
When TENTATIVE: Virtual | Wednesdays, 4:15-5:30pm (75 minutes) | 8 meetings | October 9, 2024; October 23, 2024; November 6, 2024; November 20, 2024; February 12, 2025; February 26, 2025; March 12, 2025; March 26, 2025

Facilitator: Elissa Washburn, Dual Language Educator & MABE Consultant, MA
Alignments: National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards (NDLETPS) Standard (EMMA Standards): Standard 3Dual Language Instructional Practices and Pedagogy


DLBE Middle School Teacher Network 

Who:  For DLBE middle school level teaching staff.What: Participants will focus on vocabulary development, bridging, and strategies (structured conversations and password). 
When TENTATIVE: Virtual | Mondays, 4:00-5:15pm (75 minutes) | 6 meetings | September 30, 2024; October 28, 2024; November 18, 2024; December 16, 2024; January 27, 2025; March 3, 2025

Facilitator: Vionette Matos, Teacher at Amigos School in Cambridge, MA & MABE Consultant
Alignments: National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards (NDLETPS) Standard (EMMA Standards)Standard 3Dual Language Instructional Practices and Pedagogy


DLBE Coach Network

Who: For DLBE coach staff.  
When TENTATIVE: Virtual | Tuesdays, 4-5:30am (90 minutes) | 6 meetings | October 8, 2024; October 29, 2024; November 12, 2024; January 7, 2025; January 21, 2025; February 11, 2025

Facilitator: Amy Finsmith, Supervisor of Multilingual Education in Windham, CT & MABE Consultant

Alignments: National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards (NDLETPS) Standard (EMMA Standards): Standard 3Dual Language Instructional Practices and Pedagogy

DLBE Special Education Network Learn more about this historic network.

Who:  For DLBE special educators, including support staff, teachers, and leaders who support support bilingual special education students. 
When TENTATIVE: Virtual | Tuesdays, 4-5:15pm | 6 meetings | October 22, 2024; November 19, 2024; December 10, 2024; January 14, 2025; February 25, 2025; March 25, 2025
Facilitator: PENDING  

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

Meeting Materials, Handouts and Resources from past years are available to MABE Members on Members Only pages.

If you would like to be added to the email list for any of these networks, please send an email request to admin@mabene.org

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