CABE California Association for Bilingual Education

Check out this EdSource article on AB 2555: https://edsource.org/2026/california-english-learner-reclassification/760402

Not all California districts define English proficiency the same, holding many students back Araceli Peñate’s daughter first passed the English Language Proficiency Assessment in sixth grade, yet remained classified as an English learner well into high school.

We are deeply concerned by the recent closure of the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) within the U.S. Department of Education.

While this federal change is significant, California’s responsibility to serve its nearly 1 million English learners and 1.5 million dual language learners remains unchanged. Federal and state requirements to serve multilingual learners are still in place, and California must continue to lead in ensuring students have access to the support and opportunities they deserve.

Now is the time to strengthen – not scale back – our commitment to multilingual learners. We stand with educators, families, advocates, and policymakers in continuing to advance educational equity and opportunity for all students.

Read more: https://caltog.co/MEPP-OELA-statement








- Sobrato Early Academic Language

From all of us at CABE, Happy Father’s Day to the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who nurture, guide, advocate, and inspire the next generation every day. Thank you for the love, strength, and cultural and linguistic pride you bring to our families, schools, and communities. 💙

Free Teaching Resources for Juneteenth:

NEA: https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/teaching-juneteenth-and-meaning-freedom

PBS: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/classroom/lesson-plans/2023/06/lesson-plan-history-of-juneteenth-and-why-its-set-to-become-a-national-holiday

NMAAHC: https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth

Good news! Additional spots have been added for the Multilingual Learner Shadowing Institute! 🎉

Join educators committed to deepening their understanding of multilingual learner experiences through meaningful observation, reflection, and action. Don't miss this powerful professional learning opportunity.

Learn more at: https://cabe.k12oms.org/1524-278922

Are you a PK-12th grade California teacher who wants equity and meaningful access for the student learners in your classroom?
If not, know one who you could nominate?

Applications and nominations to be part of the 2026-2027 cohort of Teach Plus California Policy Fellowship are open through July 10th at www.teachplus.org/CA

The educators selected will get a $1,500 stipend, an expense paid in-person Teach Plus California Kick-off event and training in LA, monthly cohort meetings, and the ongoing support and empowerment of the state/national network of Teach Plus teacher leaders and staff.
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TONIGHT: Emergent Bilingual Change Agent Network Virtual Showcase

You’re invited to join the Teach Plus CA Emergent Bilingual Change Agent Network (EBCAN) Cohort 5 Showcase on Wednesday, June 17, from 5:00–7:00 PM (PDT) via Zoom.
This special event marks five years of teacher leadership, advocacy, and systems-change efforts in support of emergent bilingual students and the local realization of the California English Learner Roadmap. The evening will bring together educators, leaders, and community partners to reflect on the impact of this work and learn directly from teacher leaders and students.

Click here to register:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Teach Plus CA EBCAN Cohort 5 Showcase. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Teach Plus CA EBCAN Cohort 5 Showcase. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Please take 1 minute to act now in support of AB 2555 (Patel) regarding ELD assessments and reclassification: https://fs3.formsite.com/cabeforms/AB2555/index

Dedique solo 1 minuto para apoyar la AB 2555 (Patel), una iniciativa que fortalece las evaluaciones de Desarrollo del Idioma Inglés (ELD) y los procesos de reclasificación de los estudiantes aprendices de inglés: https://fs3.formsite.com/cabeforms/AB2555/index

Today, the CABE Board of Directors gathered to celebrate leadership, service, and our shared commitment to multilingual education.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our outgoing Board members for their dedication, vision, and countless contributions to advancing educational equity and multilingualism across California. Your service has helped strengthen CABE and the communities we serve.

At the same time, we are excited to welcome our incoming Board members and look forward to the leadership, expertise, and fresh perspectives they will bring as we continue our mission together.
Thank you to all who serve and support CABE. Together, we remain strong, united, and committed to empowering students, families, educators, and communities through multilingual education.

Board Election Results: https://gocabe.org/2026cabe_boardelection_results/
2026-2027 CABE Board: https://gocabe.org/cabe-board/