LEADER NETWORK

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

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) Standard (EMMA Standards): Standard 6: Program Design and Curricular Leadership

WHEN: Seven Virtual Meetings | Wednesdays, 9-10:30am (90 minutes) | October 1, 2025; October 15, 2025; November 12, 2025; December 10, 2025; January 7, 2026; February 4, 2026; March 11, 2026 (Subject to possible changes) 

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

• Registration closes Wednesday, September 24. (Registrations after this date will include a late registration fee.)

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

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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. 

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. 

DLBE 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: 

WHEN:  

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MABE Policies: 

• Membership Policy: Learn more about your MABE Member Benefits. 
• Registration Policy: Please contact megburns@mabene.org and lauraperez-handler@mabene.org for group registrations (registrations for a group of individuals from a district/school). 

WHY: MABE's Dual Language Education Annual is an ideal opportunity for you to reach out to educators from across the region. We have over 4,550 members and contacts nationally and internationally, the majority of which are from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. We serve a variety of educators, including school administrators, teachers, coaches, special educators, higher education professionals, and state education agency employees. Last year we had 450 registrants from 10 states, and offered more than 50 sessions. This year, we are hoping to reach even more educators. Please consider how you can support our organization to the benefit of yours. Read our press release for more information. 

WHO: Any company, agency, or organization seeking to support MABE and Dual Language Bilingual Education.

WHEN: In-person on Saturday, March 7, 2026, 7:30am-4:00pm

WHERE: Windham High School, 355 High St, Willimantic, CT 

HOW: Check out our Sponsor Menu below to see which opportunity to support each other works best for you, then register here. 

• QUESTIONS: Contact Meg Burns, Director of Professional Learning, with any questions. We appreciate your support and consideration, and look forward to collaborating with you this academic year!
• Payment Policy (Please note:  American Express not accepted). 

Learn more about #MABE2026.

• When? Saturday, March 7,  2026, 7:30am-4:00pm 
• Where? Windham High School (Windham Public Schools), 355 High St, Willimantic, CT
  → We encourage carpooling or public transportation.
  → Parking (including handicap access) will be available on the Windham High School campus. Eastern Connecticut State University (directly across the street from the high school) is also allowing parking (less than 10 minutes walking distance) in their Cervantes Parking Garage (26 Charter Oak Rd, Willimantic, CT) and Shakespeare Parking Garage (24 Charter Oak Rd, Willimantic). 
• Registration Period: Registrations A-H close on February 13, 2026. "Jb. Late Registration" is 50% off late fee,  week of February 14-20. "J. Late Registration" is full late fee, week of February 21-27. Please email megburns@mabene.org if you require a registration code. 

• Sponsors: View Sponsor Menu and register here. 

• Scholarship Application CLOSED

• Conference FAQs 
• Hospitality: Group rate booking closed. Local hotels:  The Inn on Storrs, Graduate By Hilton, Storrs, Spring Hill Inn, Storrs, and Passport Inn And Suites, Chaplin.
  
• Conference Schedule: Once you are registered or your district has registered you, you will be invited to join Sched as an attendee so you can create your conference schedule. Please allow up to 48 hours for the Sched email invitation to reach you. 
• Conference Shirt & Merch: Sales will remain open through March 2026, but any ordered after Tuesday, February 10 will not be received on time for the conference. Special thanks to MABE member Jenni Adams for her artistic contribution.
• Conference Press Release 
  
• Pre-Conference Advocacy Roundtable RSVP

• Conference Theme: Campeones del bilingüismo: Building justiça together 

• Conference Keynote: Dr. Christine Leider 

Learn more about #MABE2026.

• Registration Policy: Please contact megburns@mabene.org for group registrations (registrations for a group of 4 or more individuals from a district/school). 
• Payment Policy: MABE must receive payment or Purchase Order numbers by the date registration closes (February 23, 2026 - send to elissawashburn@mabene.org). Sorry, American Express cards not accepted. 
• 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.