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The Wisconsin Association for Bilingual Education (WIABE) is the largest organization of bilingual educators, parents, students, researchers and allies in the state of Wisconsin. Our organization is keenly focused on statewide advocacy, professional development and member engagement.
The Wisconsin Association for Bilingual Education (WIABE) is the largest organization of bilingual educators, parents, students, researchers and allies in the state of Wisconsin. Our organization is keenly focused on statewide advocacy, professional development and member engagement.
Bilingual Education Advocacy Updates
Bilingual Education Advocacy Updates
Call to Action
Proposed elimination of the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA)
President Trump has released his recommendations on discretionary funding levels for fiscal year (FY) 2026.The proposed budget can be accessed HERE, and it includes serious cuts to education including the elimination of the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) located on page 6. OELA is the only federal office dedicated to supporting English learners. Established under Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), OELA plays a vital role in ensuring that multilingual learners receive the necessary resources and support to thrive.
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA):
Supports Students & Families: Over 5 million English learners rely on OELA-funded programs and resources to succeed academically.
Empowers Teachers & Schools: OELA provides essential funding, professional development, and research to help educators implement effective practices for English Learners.
Guidance and Oversight: OELA provides schools and districts federal guidance and research-based best practices to support English learners.
Strengthens the Economy & Workforce: English learners are the future of our workforce. Investing in their success ensures a more competitive workforce and stronger communities.'
Now is the time to contact your elected official and express your opposition against the elimination of OELA. Find your representatives. Enter your zip code and you will get your representatives’ website, phone number, and email address.
It’s important to also contact the Senate Health, Labor, Education & Pensions Committee, and the members of the House Committee on Education & the Workforce.
NABE Statement on March 1st, 2025 Executive Order
NABE Statement on March 1st, 2025 Executive Order
NABE-PressRelease-English-Only-Executive-Order-6Mar2025-1.pdfWIABE Statement Supporting & Advocating for Immigrant Students
WIABE Statement Supporting & Advocating for Immigrant Students
WIABE Statement Supporting & Advocating for Immigrant Students.pdfShare Your Act 20 Questions or Concerns HERE:
This Google Form is a place to collect questions and concerns you have about Act 20, Wisconsin’s new early literacy law. The goal is to revise the law so that it includes multilingual learners, their unique literacy needs, and bilingual/dual language programs that serve them in Wisconsin.
On October 21, 2023, the WIABE Board sent this letter to the State Superintendent along with members of the cabinet and the Early Reading Committee
On October 21, 2023, the WIABE Board sent this letter to the State Superintendent along with members of the cabinet and the Early Reading Committee
WIABE Position on Act 20..pdf2023-24 Bilingual Workshop Series
2023-24 Bilingual Workshop Series
WIABE Action Coalition Modules
WIABE Action Coalition Modules
Introduction to Modules 1 & 2
Introduction to Modules 1 & 2
Module 1
Module 1
Module 2
Module 2
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