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Resource Network

  • 04 Dec 2025
  • 07 May 2026
  • 5 sessions
  • 04 Dec 2025, 4:00 PM 5:00 PM (EST)
  • 08 Jan 2026, 4:00 PM 5:00 PM (EST)
  • 05 Feb 2026, 4:00 PM 5:00 PM (EST)
  • 09 Apr 2026, 4:00 PM 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • 07 May 2026, 4:00 PM 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Virtual

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  • Facilitators will be registered internally by MABE.
  • For MABE Members in good standing. If you are not a member, join us to register: https://mabene.org/member

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RESOURCE NETWORK 

WHO: A free MABE member benefit to members in good standing (with no outstanding balances). Members can register at any time to receive access to all network resources. If you are not a member, join us to register. 

WHAT: This year's Special Topic Network will focus on resources available to Dual Language Bilingual Education (DLBE) programs and educators as identified by MABE members. Learn about five topics: MABE's Member’s Resource Library, Holistic Bilingualism, Performance Assessments, Translanguaging & Language Objectives, and Backwards Design & Language Planning. There are two components to this Resource Network: 

  • INFOGRAPHIC: Gain visual resources to support staff and help you advocate for your program. The infographic will be sent to registrants prior to the virtual meeting. 
  • COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE: Join a virtual meeting to explore and practice the resource in-depth. This presentation will include an interactive space for questions and answers. 

WHEN:  

  • Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 4-5pm 
    How do I use my Member Resource Library?
    Laura Pérez-Handler, MABE Communications Coordinator 
    Explore MABE’s Member Resource Library, a fully curated selection of white papers, books, online articles, research articles, district resources, conference and PD presentations, and department of education resources, all specific to DLBE. Walkthrough how to browse and search the library and provide feedback for future improvements. 



  • Thursday, January 8, 2026 | 4-5pm 
    How have views of bilingualism changed over time?
    Meg Burns, MABE Director of Professional Learning 
    Description Coming Soon! 

  • Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 4-5pm  
    How can performance assessments help reliably assess students in my DLBE program?  
    Nikki Holland, MCIEA (MA Consortium for Innovative Education Assessment) Director of Performance Assessment 
    Description Coming Soon! 

  • Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 4-5pm 
    How has translanguaging changed DLBE language objectives?
    Elissa Washburn, MABE Assistant Director of Professional Learning
    Meg Burns, MABE Director of Professional Learning 
    Description Coming Soon! 

  • Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 4-5pm 
    How can Backwards Design principles help with language planning? 
    Elissa Washburn, MABE Assistant Director of Professional Learning
    Meg Burns, MABE Director of Professional Learning 
    Description Coming Soon! 

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