Wisconsin Association for Bilingual Education

Wisconsin Association for Bilingual Education WIABE is an organization that supports and promotes Bilingual-Bicultural Education programs in WI!

Wisconsin Association for Bilingual Education (WIABE) believes that:

• Bilingualism is an asset to be encouraged and promoted. We believe in recognizing, promoting, and publicizing excellence in Bilingual Education.

• Languages, cultures and heritages should be preserved, maintained and developed for all people in Wisconsin.

• Respect for all languages and acceptance of diversity is essentia

l for a healthy society. All Wisconsin school districts must promote efforts to assure the provision of equal educational opportunity for all children.

• The teaching and learning of languages is vital for the education of all children. We will promote the provision of services to the children in both the community and educational institutions throughout the state, by making Bilingual/Bicultural/Multicultural Education an integral part of the school curricula.

• The most important tool for learning is the language(s) that the child brings to school. We will work towards ensuring the recognition by legislative bodies and school districts of the linguistic and cultural needs of children of languages other than English.

• Focused professional development for stakeholders is vital for lifelong learning, understanding and growth. We will promote the development of professional competence and standards in Bilingual Education.

Congratulations to the 2026 Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy recipients from the Delavan-Darien School District! Felicidades...
06/05/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy recipients from the Delavan-Darien School District! Felicidades!

🎓🌎 Congratulations to the 2026 Seal of Biliteracy recipients from DDSD! We are so proud of you! ¡Felicidades Cometas! 👏
💙📚 The Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to graduating seniors who demonstrate high levels of proficiency in English and another language, in this case Spanish, through rigorous state-approved measures. This recognition honors students' academic achievement, personal dedication, and sociocultural competence. The Seal of Biliteracy is a testament to the valuable skills these students possess for college, career, and life. 💛🎉

06/04/2026

📣 Applications for PARA TODOS Cohort 5 Are Now Open! 📣
Ready to strengthen your practice and elevate outcomes for multilingual learners?
Project PARA TODOS is a federally funded professional learning program that provides K–8 educators with evidence-based strategies for supporting English learners and dual language learners—at no cost to participants.

✨ Earn a nationally recognized EL/DL Educator Credential
💻 Flexible online learning designed for busy educators
🤝 Collaborate with educators from across the nation
📚 Gain practical, research-based strategies you can immediately apply in your classroom
🎁 Eligible participants who successfully complete the program will receive an incentive

📅 Cohort 5 begins in July 2026 and runs through July 2027.
⚠️ Participation requires attendance at a mandatory kickoff meeting in either June or July 2026. *Accepted participants will receive additional details regarding kickoff dates.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your instructional practices, expand your professional network, or better support multilingual learners and their families, PARA TODOS is an opportunity you won't want to miss!

🔗 Learn more and apply today: Project PARA TODOS

“Dissolving specialized infrastructure does not eliminate the Department’s legal obligations to multilingual learners; i...
06/03/2026

“Dissolving specialized infrastructure does not eliminate the Department’s legal obligations to multilingual learners; it weakens the federal government’s capacity to fulfill them.”

“Dissolving specialized infrastructure does not eliminate the Department’s legal obligations to multilingual learners; it weakens the federal government’s capacity to fulfill them.” U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) led 19 of ...

WIABE is proud to partner with South Division High School to honor the legacy of Maestro Luis R. Lopez!
06/02/2026

WIABE is proud to partner with South Division High School to honor the legacy of Maestro Luis R. Lopez!

We will hold a celebration of life for former South Division High School Teacher, Luis Lopez. The event is being sponsored by the Wisconsin Association for Bilingual Education (WIABE) and South Division High School. Luis Lopez was the first Bilingual (Spanish/English) teacher in Milwaukee. Please see the flier below and complete the Google form to RSVP. You can also call 414-902-8300 to RSVP if you do not wish to use the Google Form.

RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/Mzmfwx2cLp5hyZccA

Call to Action! 📣Milwaukee Public Schools is hosting a stakeholder meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 to discuss the fut...
06/01/2026

Call to Action! 📣
Milwaukee Public Schools is hosting a stakeholder meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 to discuss the future of bilingual and multicultural education. JOIN WIABE and make your voice heard!

TOGETHER—JUNTOS—we can protect, strengthen, and advocate for our bilingual programs💪🏽

Las Escuelas Públicas de Milwaukee (MPS) están organizando una reunión el miércoles, 3 de junio, 2026 para dialogar sobre el futuro de la educación bilingüe y multicultural. ¡ÚNASE A WIABE y haga escuchar su voz!

JUNTOS—TOGETHER—podemos proteger, fortalecer y defender nuestros programas bilingües. 💪🏽

Congratulations- Felicidades to the Verona Area School District students that earned the 2026 Wisconsin Seal of Bilitera...
06/01/2026

Congratulations- Felicidades to the Verona Area School District students that earned the 2026 Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy and Global Seal of Biliteracy!🏆
▪️47 students received the Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy 🥇
▪️31 students received the Global Seal of Biliteracy 🥇

Congratulations-Felicidades to all the 2026 Seal of Biliteracy Recipients from South Division High School, Milwaukee Pub...
05/30/2026

Congratulations-Felicidades to all the 2026 Seal of Biliteracy Recipients from South Division High School, Milwaukee Public Schools! 🎓🏆🥇

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05/30/2026

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05/30/2026

We invite you to join us for the 3rd annual Wisconsin ML Summit on June 18th!

This year's Summit brings together educators, administrators, specialists, and district leaders to strengthen cross-departmental partnerships, align policies with best practices, and create sustainable change that ensures every multilingual student thrives. Join us for a full day of learning and collaboration at Sun Prairie's Professional Learning Center.

See the comments for more details and to register for the Summit!

Congratulations to the 2026 Seal of Biliteracy recipients from the Wautoma Area School District! We are so proud of you!...
05/30/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Seal of Biliteracy recipients from the Wautoma Area School District! We are so proud of you! ¡Felicidades! 🎓🥇🏆👏🏽

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