Why Choose Us

WABE envisions a future where bilingual education flourishes and multilingual students thrive.

Institutes

Join us at any one of our institutes happening in the fall and winter.

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2026 Winter Institute

Roots of Resilience: Join us for WABE’s 2026 Winter Institute: a two-day gathering of bilingual education leaders, educators, and advocates.

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2026 Wabe Annual Conference

Multilingual Communities of Voice, Power and Purpose: The event will feature expert speakers, networking opportunities, and learning opportunities focused on multilingual students.

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Mission Statement

The mission of WABE is to promote bilingual education and asset-based mindsets, practices, and educational systems that support the success of multilingual students.

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Non-Profit Organization

See what guides our association’s work and impact. Discover our mission, by-laws, and policies.

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Volunteer opportunities

Volunteer with us to uplift bilingual education and ensure our conference empowers educators serving multilingual students.

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Vision Statement

WABE envisions a future where bilingual education flourishes and multilingual students thrive.

We aspire to:

  • Cultivate educational environments that affirm and celebrate students’ cultural and linguistic identities.
  • Promote rigorous, accessible instruction that integrates content, language, and literacy through intentional collaboration and amplify the voices and experiences of multilingual students, educators, and families.
  • Broaden educational opportunities for bilingual programs.