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English Learner Education

OLA Leadership Networks

An opportunity for multilingual leaders in English Learner Education, Bilingual Education, World Language Education and the Seal of Biliteracy program to network and to deepen their understanding as leaders of various multilingual programs, strengthen connections with DESE support personnel and resources, and to learn best practices from research and their colleagues

Upcoming OLA Leadership Networks SY24-25

October 9, 2024, Multilingualism for All!, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm: All districts via Zoom

March 19, 2025, Access to grade-appropriate, culturally, and linguistically sustaining instruction for All, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm: All districts via Zoom

June 6, 2025, Celebrating All Multilingual Learners, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm: In-person

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For access to previous meeting materials, please contact Diana Gentile

For more information, please contact:

Bilingual Network
Elenita Irizarry-Ramos

ELE Network
David Valade

World Language and the Seal of Biliteracy
Andy McDonie

Last Updated: August 1, 2024

 
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