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<span style="font-family: Cambria, Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Please see the message shared from Fred Ravan, President of<a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" title="https://www.emmaine.org/" href="https://www.emmaine.org/"> Educators
for a Multilingual Maine</a>. These are high-quality opportunities from a trusted partner. If you are a World Language or Multilingual educator, I encourage you to explore their opportunities and organization.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(The Maine DOE is not responsible for any of the information listed in this email. Please reach out directly to president@emmaine.org with any questions.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In February, EMME will have two professional development opportunities via Zoom, available to our members for free. Both workshops will be recorded and can be accessed
later in the members-only section of our website:</span></p>
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Teaching Multilingual Learners with Confidence: Practical Strategies for Everyday Classrooms<br>
February 24, 5 to 6 PM.</li><li style="font-family: Cambria, Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); align-self: start; text-indent: 0px; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; list-style-position: outside;">
Supporting All Learners: Inclusive Practices for Students with Disabilities in the World Language Classroom<br>
March 24, 5 to 6 PM</li></ol>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In April, we will hold our in-person conference in Lewiston at the Franco Center. Sally Barnes was EMME's keynote last year and was such a hit that we have invited her
back this year. This year Sally Barnes will share insights from her book, 7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive World Language Classroom. Sally will unpack her book and discuss her activities. I particularly appreciate this resource because it includes examples
for various languages, such as American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, English (MLL), French, German, and Spanish. There is a fee for this conference. You can find more information
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Additionally, we offer teacher and student awards aimed at recognizing excellence in teaching and leadership. The student awards highlight outstanding individuals who
excel in the study of world languages and serve as exemplary role models in their school communities. We are particularly excited about our MLL Student of the Year award, which honors multilingual learners for their achievements.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Another way educators can showcase their students is through our student contests. This year's theme is "The Future Speaks Many Languages." We have a poster contest for
grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Middle and high school students can also participate in a video contest</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This summer, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, EMME will host its Summer Institute at the University of Maine-Orono. This one-day conference will feature teacher-led workshops
by educators in Maine. Generally there is something for everyone. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Additionally, northern Maine teachers and those in the Penobscot area participate in a World Language Collaborative, where local educators meet throughout the year to
share lesson ideas, discuss upcoming events, and network. The next meeting for Bangor area teachers is on Wednesday, January 21st at Brewer High School, starting at 3:30 PM, and we plan to attend the DOE’s WL Office hours. The northern Maine group will meet
later in January.</span></p>
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