Massachusetts Association of Bilingual Education

 

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing in social and academic settings in two or more languages.

 

 

Vision

 

Bilingualism and multiculturalism are assets that provide cognitive, social, emotional, educational, and employment advantages for all students.

 

Mission

 

We identify, promote and disseminate research-based programs and practices that support bilingualism and multiculturalism for educational success.

 

Principles

 

Bilingualism and multiculturalism requires…

 

1.     Explicit policy at the district, state, and regional level.

 

2.     Systematic and strategic implementation of instructional methods that promote bilingualism and multiculturalism.

 

3.     Preparation of all educators to effectively teach the diverse populations of today and tomorrow.

 

4.     Collaboration and networking among educators, families, and communities for student success.

 

5.     Development of continuous research that builds and expands on the current knowledge base.

 

 

 

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A nonprofit organization for  educators, families, and policy makers