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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 SY23-24

February 14, 2024, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm: All districts via Zoom

April 24, 2024, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm: All districts via Zoom

SAVE THE DATE June 13, 2024, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm: In-person- more details to follow

Let us know if you'd like to host a roundtable and/or if you have ideas for the roundtable sessions here: OLA Network District Roundtable Presenter Application.

Register OLA Leadership Network Meetings! (If you registered before November 1, please register again)

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: January 23, 2024

 
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