English Language Learners/Bilingual Education Advisory Council

ELBAC Meeting Agenda

February, 5, 2026
9:30 – 11:30 am

Zoom

• 9:30–9:45
  Welcome and Introductions!
  Overview to new members
  ELBAC Re-Cap from AY24/25
  Open Meeting Reminders
  Marialuisa Di Stefano, ELBAC Co-Chair
  Tatiana Lara Melendez, ELPAC Co-Chair
  & ELBAC Members

• 9:45–10:15
  Presentation of DESE priorities
  Allison Balter, OLA Director

• 10:15–10:25
  Break

• 10:25–10:45
  Introduction of the ELBAC charge
  Allison Balter, OLA Director

• 10:45–11:25
  New DESE Dual Language Guidance
  Elenita Irizarry-Ramos, Bilingual Education Lead, MA DESE

• 11:25–11:30
  Closing and Wrap up
  Marialuisa Di Stefano, ELBAC Co-Chair
  Tatiana Lara Melendez, ELBAC Co-Chair

Last Updated: January 27, 2026