VALUES & GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Equity: 

• We prioritize access to Dual Language Bilingual Education (DLBE) programs for multilingual learners as the most effective educational experience, including students with disabilities and other historically marginalized groups.
• We believe DLBE programs are for all students regardless of race, language, culture, ability, and socio-economic status, with multilingual learners at the core.

Multilingualism: 

• We view multilingualism as an asset and a resource. 
• We challenge monolingual ideologies.
• We affirm and value students’ languages, cultures, and identities.

Advocacy & Sustainability: 

• We work to change policy, guidance and practice at the state, district, and school levels for the benefit of DLBE. 
• We advocate for sustained access and funding for DLBE programs and engage in collective efforts with policy makers.

Professional Excellence: 

• We value educators as knowledgeable professionals. 
• We build leadership capacity and professional learning about the quality curriculum, instruction, and assessment unique to DLBE.
• We are grounded in research, evidence, and strong practice.
• We hold DLBE programs accountable for quality, equity, and excellence.

Educator Support: 

• We build and nurture educator networks to increase collaboration.
• We provide a variety of current and relevant resources and services, including personalized professional learning, for DLBE programs at all stages. 

Family & Community Partnerships:

• We co-construct bridges among students, families, educators, and administrators to promote shared voices in decision making that centers families. 

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Our work has grown as we have. We have evolved from an all volunteer organization to an organization governed by the Board of Directors and a growing number of paid staff and associates. 

And at the center of our organizational structure are you, our members, and the work we do with educators, families, and policy makers to ensure that our students have access to high quality Dual Language Bilingual Education.