MEDLI VIRTUAL SERIES 2026
Multilingual Education Through Dual Language Instruction
A Transformational Professional Learning Journey for DLI Leaders, Teachers, and School Teams
The MEDLI Virtual Series is an inspiring and comprehensive professional learning experience designed to strengthen, elevate, and unify dual language immersion (DLI) leadership and instructional practice across California and beyond. Rooted in research and centered on equity, biliteracy, and multilingual excellence, MEDLI brings together district leaders, site administrators, board members, teachers, and community champions to plan and lead powerful multilingual programs for the 2026–2027 school year.
MEDLI is a nationwide summer institute offering strategies and planning frameworks adaptable across dual language and multilingual models, state standards, and local program contexts.
Four Series to Choose From
DLI Leadership Series
May 6 – 7 and July 21 – 22
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
$400 per participant
DLI School Board Leadership Series
May 6 – 7 and July 21 – 22
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
$400 per participant
DLI Teacher Series: Program Foundations & Biliteracy Development
June 8, July 23 and
October 20
6/8: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
7/23: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
10/20: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
$400 per participant
DLI Teacher Series: Curriculum Development
September 8, 15, 22, and 29 (Tuesdays)
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
$600 per participant
BUNDLE & SAVE
» District and Site Administrators
Attend the DLI Leadership Series for $400 or All sessions you wish to attend for $1,000
» DLI Teachers
Attend Program Foundations & Biliteracy Development for $400 and or DLI Curriculum Series for $600 or both for $800
Series Overview
DLI SCHOOL BOARD LEADERSHIP SERIES
May 6 – 7 & July 21 – 22 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | For Site & District Administrative Leaders
DLI LEADERSHIP SERIES
May 6 – 7 & July 21 – 22 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | For Site & District Administrative Leaders
Leading Strong Dual Language Immersion Systems with Intention
Governing for Multilingual Futures: Board Leadership for Dual Language Immersion
This dynamic, informative session equips school board members to make strong, informed decisions that support, expand, and protect Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs. Grounded in the California English Learner Roadmap and Global California 2030, the session clarifies the board’s role in advancing multilingual equity and long-term sustainability by examining what defines high-quality DLI programs, the governance levers that enable them to thrive, and the system conditions, such as staffing, access, accountability, and community engagement, that require intentional oversight.
Board Member Takeaways
Board members will leave with:
- A clear understanding of what high-quality DLI looks like in practice and at scale
- Key governance and policy levers that sustain and protect multilingual programs
- Guidance for overseeing staffing, enrollment, accountability, and community engagement decisions
- Practical tools and examples, including a Dual Language Master Plan, to support coherent planning, policy alignment, and long-term stewardship of DLI programs
DLI TEACHER SERIES: PROGRAM FOUNDATIONS & BILITERACY DEVELOPMENT
June 8: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | July 23 & October 20: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm | For Teachers
Strengthening Biliteracy Instruction: High-Impact Strategies for Dual Language Teachers
This three-part learning experience supports new and experienced dual language teachers in strengthening biliteracy instruction aligned to the four pillars of Dual Language Education. Presented bilingually, the series deepens understanding of essential DLI components, biliteracy development, and language-specific instructional practices while modeling effective instruction in both languages. Participants engage in reflection and explore practical, student-centered approaches that promote strong language development, content learning, and safe, inclusive, high-quality learning environments.
Teacher Outcomes
Board members will leave with:
- Instructional strategies that strengthen oracy, reading, and writing across both languages
- Language-specific teaching practices that support biliteracy and strategic transfer
- Practical tools for implementing Common Biliteracy Components throughout the day
- Classroom routines that build belonging, student voice, and academic confidence
- Bilingual, ready-to-use strategies aligned to the four pillars of Dual Language Education
This energizing leadership series equips site and district administrators with the tools, clarity, and confidence needed to strengthen and grow successful Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs. Through hands-on planning and leadership development, participants examine how to strengthen program design, align systems across classrooms and departments, address staffing and resource challenges, and lead effective implementation. Grounded in the California English Learner Roadmap, Global California 2030, and the four pillars of Dual Language Immersion, the series supports leaders in building coherent, equitable systems that advance instructional quality, biliteracy development, data-informed decision-making, and meaningful family and community engagement.
Leader Outcomes
Administrators will walk away with practical tools and strategies to:
- Strengthen coherence and fidelity across DLI programs and grade spans
- Align curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning to biliteracy goals
- Use data and observation tools to support continuous improvement
- Address staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation strategically
- Apply planning resources, such as sample Dual Language Master Plans, reflection tools, and observation protocols, to support sustainable, equitable DLI implementation
DLI TEACHER SERIES: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT SERIES
September 8, 15, 22, 28 (Tuesdays in September) | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | For Teachers
DLI Teacher Curriculum Development Series: Designing Comprehensive High-Quality Biliteracy Units
This powerful, hands-on 4-part curriculum series walks educators step-by-step through the full process of designing integrated, biliteracy-driven thematic units that support bilingualism, academic achievement, and equity. Designed for new and experienced dual language teachers, the series focuses on planning comprehensive biliteracy units that intentionally integrate cross-linguistic instruction, designated/targeted and integrated ELD, strategic scaffolding, oral language development, and high-quality content learning. Teachers will explore how to align language and content goals across both languages while creating cohesive units that honor students’ linguistic assets and support meaningful access to grade-level standards.
Teacher Outcomes
Teachers will walk away with:
- A clear process for designing comprehensive biliteracy units from start to finish
- Strategies for embedding cross-linguistic connections and intentional bridging
- Practical approaches to integrating ELD, scaffolds, and oral language routines within content instruction
- Tools for aligning language objectives, content standards, and assessments across both languages
- Planning templates and exemplars to support high-quality, student-centered biliteracy instruction
Contact Us
Program and Content:
cabepds@gocabe.org | (626) 814-4441 ext. 214
Registration and Payment:
customerservice@gocabe.org | (626) 814-4441 ext. 204
Registration Fees
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CONTACT US
Program and Content: cabepds@gocabe.org | Ph: (626) 814-4441 ext. 214
Registration and Payment: customerservice@gocabe.org | (626) 814-4441 ext. 204
Exhibits & Advertisements: exhibitors@gocabe.org | (626) 814-4441 ext. 112