DLBE STARTING STRONG:
NAVIGATING NEW SCHOOL YEAR TENSIONS

WHO: Everyone is invited to this free introduction to our 2026-27 DLBE Networks. This meeting is a kick-off to our Networks if you are definitely joining one, or as a trial if you're unsure you want to join us. For DLBE educators at any experience level, including but not limited to the audience of our Networks: Leaders, Teachers, Red de lectoescritura para maestras, Coaches, and Special Educators. 

WHAT: Conversations will cover start of school tensions around the topics of curriculum, special education, partner teaching, scheduling, translanguaging, and family engagement.  
Alignments: National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards (NDLETPS) and Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 22 | 4-5pm | FREE

• Dr. Meg Burns, Executive Director, MABE
• Elissa Washburn, Director of Professional Learning, MABE 
• Amy Finsmith, Supervisor of Multilingual Education in Windham, CT & MABE Consultant

Learn more about MABE's Networks. 

RED DE LECTOESCRITURA PARA MAESTRAS

 (DLBE Spanish Teacher Network)

⭐ CONFIRME SU ASISTENCIA AQUÍ ⭐ Usted está invitado a acompañarnos al evento de lanzamiento GRATUITO de nuestra Red: "Empezando DLBE con fuerza: Navegando las tensiones del nuevo año escolar" (martes 22 de septiembre, 4-5pm).

PARA QUIÉN: Para maestros de programas de lenguaje dual y educación bilingüe (DLBE, por sus siglas en inglés). This Network will be conducted entirely in Spanish – if this does not meet your needs, you are invited to join our Teacher Network. 

QUÉ: En esta red en español, los participantes aprenderán sobre: 

• Destrezas fundamentales para estudiantes multilingües (K-5)
• Comprensión de lectura (K-3 y 3-6)
• Escritura para estudiantes bilingües emergentes (K–4 y 5-8)

Alineaciones: National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards (NDLETPS) y Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education.

CUÁNDO: Tres reuniones virtuales | martes, 4-5:15pm (75 minutos) | 6 de octubre de 2026, 10 de noviembre de 2026, 1 de diciembre de 2026

• Participantes deben asistir todas las reuniones.
• Matriculación cierra el martes 29 de septiembre (inscripciones después de esta fecha tendrán un recargo adicional).

FACILITADORA: Ayda Parra Rojas, Especialista de lenguaje dual, Windham PS, CT

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MABE Policies: 

• Registration Policy: Please contact merlynmayhew@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. 

LEADER NETWORK

⭐ RSVP HERE ⭐ You're invited to our FREE Network kick-off - “DLBE Starting Strong: Navigating New School Year Tensions” (Tuesday, September 22, 4-5pm).

WHO: For DLBE program, school, and district leaders and administrators, such as principals, assistant principals, district leaders, and department heads.

WHAT: Participants will determine discussion topics to explore challenges and share solutions. 

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

WHEN: Six Virtual Meetings | Wednesdays, 9-10:30apm (90 minutes) | October 7, 2026; November 4, 2026; December 2, 2026; January 6, 2027; February 3, 2025; March 3, 2027 

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

• Registration closes Wednesday, September 30. (Registrations after this date will include a late registration fee.)

FACILITATOR: Sue McGilvray-Rivet, Experienced DLBE Leader & MABE Consultant  

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MABE Policies: 

• Registration Policy: Please contact merlynmayhew@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. 

COACH NETWORK

⭐ RSVP HERE ⭐ You're invited to our FREE Network kick-off - “DLBE Starting Strong: Navigating New School Year Tensions” (Tuesday, September 22, 4-5pm).

WHO: For DLBE coach staff.

WHAT: Participants will focus on problems of practice. 

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

WHEN: Three Virtual Meetings | Thursdays, 4-5:15pm (75 minutes) | October 8, 2026; November 5, 2026; December 3, 2026

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

• Registration closes Tuesday, October 1. (Registrations after this date will include a late registration fee.)

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

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MABE Policies: 

• Registration Policy: Please contact merlynmayhew@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. 

SPECIAL EDUCATION NETWORK

⭐ RSVP HERE ⭐ You're invited to our FREE Network kick-off - “DLBE Starting Strong: Navigating New School Year Tensions” (Tuesday, September 22, 4-5pm).

WHAT: Participants will explore the following:

• Learning From Biliteracy Trajectories in MTSS
• Scaffolding for Language and Content with Dually Identified Students
• Developing IEPs for Dually Identified Students

Learn more about this historic network.

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

WHEN: Three Virtual Meetings | Tuesdays, 4-5:15pm (75 minutes) | October 20, 2026; November 17, 2026; December 15, 2026

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

• Registration closes Tuesday, October 13. (Registrations after this date will include a late registration fee.)

FACILITATORS:

• Casey Anthony, Bilingual Special Educator, DLBE Grade 5 Teacher, Barbieri School, Framingham PS, MA
• Analiese Reigstad, DL Program Specialist, Somerville PS, MA

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MABE Policies: 

• Registration Policy: Please contact merlynmayhew@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. 

TEACHER NETWORK

⭐ RSVP HERE ⭐ You're invited to our FREE Network kick-off - “DLBE Starting Strong: Navigating New School Year Tensions” (Tuesday, September 22, 4-5pm).

WHO: For DLBE teaching staff. Maestras de español están invitadas a matricularse en la Red de lectoescritura para maestras.

WHAT: Participants will determine discussion topics to explore challenges and share solutions. 

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

WHEN: Three Virtual Meetings | Thursdays, 4-5:15pm (75 minutes) | October 22, 2026; November 19, 2026; December 17, 2026

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

• Registration closes Thursday, October 15. (Registrations after this date will include a late registration fee.)

FACILITATOR: Elissa Washburn, Director of Professional Learning, MABE 

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MABE Policies: 

• Registration Policy: Please contact merlynmayhew@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. 

Your Dual Language Bilingual Education (DLBE) school/program is invited to participate in MABE’s Annual School Visits. School Visits are rewarding and valuable experiences that create the opportunity for educators to observe and learn what DLBE programs look like in practice. Programs and schools at any stage of DLBE implementation are encouraged to open their doors to colleagues. Please sign up by Monday, September 14, 2026.

Schools interested in serving as hosts for our annual school visits are invited to consider two different formats (can offer both):

• GENERAL TOUR: Includes a site tour, a Q&A session, and short, informal visits to multiple classrooms. 

• SPOTLIGHT LESSON DEMONSTRATION: Includes the following:

Available Days: AM and/or PM, Monday-Friday November 2-6 and 16-20, 2026

Sign-Up Information: You will be asked to complete the days and times your school/program can offer a school visit. Feel free to include multiple dates and times that your school is available. Please complete this section to the best of your knowledge, knowing that we will contact you via email to confirm this information. Your participation is not finalized until it has been confirmed by MABE staff.

Alignments: National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards (NDLETPS, also known as EMMA Standards): Component 3.2 Standards-based Instruction; Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education: Strand 7, Principle 1, Key Point A & Strand 5, Principle 4, Key Point C.

Learn more about MABE's School Visits.