The WIABE conference is the largest gathering of K-12 bilingual educators and parents committed to strengthening instructional programs for English Learners in Wisconsin. The conference features keynote addresses, over 10 workshops, 3 featured keynote speakers, and an opportunity for professional networking.

What is unique about WIABE’s Conference?

•    Research-based best practices for Biliteracy, ELL’s,

ESL, and intervention strategies, such as Response to

Intervention and language acquisition geared to English

Learner instructional needs

•    Key strategies for attaining higher achievement in

Language Arts and Math and core curriculum areas

•    PD on data analysis to meet individual student needs,

thus providing differentiated support

•    Strategies for increasing academic English through

enriched vocabulary and writing programs

•    Standards based, effective instructional practices for

Bilingual/Biliteracy and English instruction

•    Engaging language development strategies for Preschool

and Early Childhood programs

•    Effective practices for increasing cultural competency in

schools

•    A personalized conference experience based on individual

professional development needs

•    Creative ideas for engaging parents in the educational

process and resources available to our parents