The Office of Instruction and Multilingual Education (OIME) supports educators and leaders working across English learner education, dual language education, world language education, and the State Seal of Biliteracy.
Through professional learning and the Multilingual Education Leaders (MEL) Network, educators and leaders can stay informed, strengthen practice, address shared goals and challenges, and connect with colleagues across Massachusetts.
World Languages: Expanding Equity and Access in World Language Education
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time: 1:00–2:30 p.m. Format: Virtual Meeting (Zoom) Contact: el@doe.mass.edu
English Learner EducationELE Policy and Programming Office Hour
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Time: 2:00–2:45 p.m. Format: Virtual Meeting (Zoom) Contact: MAStateSealofBiliteracy@mass.gov
WIDA Workshop: Nurturing Speaking Growth
Registration is limited to prioritized schools and districts.
Format: Virtual Meeting (Zoom) Contact: el@doe.mass.edu
New English Learner EducationELE Program Proposal Technical Assistance
Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Meeting (Zoom) Contact: el@doe.mass.edu
Multilingual Leaders Network Fall Convening: Our Shared Purpose
Spaces are limited and filled in the order in which registration requests are received. Registration opens on September 14th at 1:00 p.m. Date: Monday, October 26, 2026 Time: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Format: In-Person Location: Devens Common Center | Devens, MA Contact: el@doe.mass.edu
Western Massachusetts ML Leadership Network
Registration opens in October. Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Format: In-Person Location: Berkshire Innovation Center, Pittsfield, MA Contact: el@doe.mass.edu
Seal of Biliteracy Advisory
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Meeting (Zoom) Contact: MAStateSealofBiliteracy@mass.gov
New English Learner EducationELE Leaders Quarterly Office Support Hour
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Format: Virtual Meeting (Zoom) Contact: el@doe.mass.edu
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Time: 2:00–2:45 p.m. Format: Virtual Meeting (Zoom) Contact: el@doe.mass.edu
Find upcoming webinars, communities of practice, advisory groups, office hours, facilitated cohorts, regional convenings, and additional professional-learning opportunities.
Office of Instruction and Multilingual Education OIME Professional Learning Calendar
Learn about the fall and spring convenings, including meeting structure, registration, and materials.
Office of Instruction and Multilingual Education OIME Multilingual Education LeadersMEL Network Meetings
See more information about DESE-sponsored WIDA Professional Development Offerings.
WIDA PD
The Multilingual Education LeadersMEL Network Notice provides regular updates from Office of Instruction and Multilingual Education OIME, including new resources, policy and program updates, upcoming professional learning, important dates, and highlights from schools and districts.
Subscribe to the Multilingual Education LeadersMEL Network Notice
For previous Network Notices, please contact el@doe.mass.edu .
For questions about English Learner Education programs, including Sheltered English Immersion (SEI), Dual Language Bilingual Education (DLBE), and Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE), contact el@doe.mass.edu .
For questions about World Language programs, including foundational language programs, heritage language programs, and world language immersion programs, contact WorldLanguages@mass.gov .
For questions about the State Seal of Biliteracy, contact MAStateSealofBiliteracy@mass.gov .
Last Updated: September 30, 2026