California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE)

Description

The California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1976 to promote bilingual education and quality educational experiences for all students in California. CABE has 5,000 members with over 60 chapters/affiliates, all working to promote equity and student achievement for students with diverse cultural, racial, and linguistic backgrounds. CABE recognizes and honors the fact that we live in a rich multicultural, global society and that respect for diversity makes us a stronger state and nation.

Member benefits

The Multilingual Educator and News - Publications that bring you the most recent updates and developments in the theory and practice of bilingual education.
Information Updates – Members receive information on current legislative and policy developments related to the field of bilingual education.
Professional Development – CABE offers local and regional educational seminars and the opportunity to network with other professionals in your field of interest.
Discounts – Discounts on the annual statewide conference and CABE publications and materials. Free registration for CABE members who serve as presenters at our conferences.
CABE Membership Reception – CABE honors its members at its annual statewide conference.
Scholarship Opportunities – CABE recognizes the need for more bilingual educators in the state, and supports individuals interested in pursuing careers in bilingual education with various scholarships including the $2,000 CABE Teachership Awards for para-professional members seeking teaching credentials.
Chapter Involvement – CABE members may choose to involve themselves in the activities of one of our 70+ local chapters at no extra cost. This chapter receives 20% of all membership dues for local activities.
Affiliate Group Involvement - CABE members may join one of the three statewide special interest group CABE affiliates for more targeted interests. These groups receive 10% of the membership dues of their members for special activities.