2026 OABE Winter Conference

Raíces y Alas: Cultivating Justice Through Multilingualism

Here are our programs. Tickets can be purchased individually.

Friday, December 5th, 2025: Virtual Path to Scholarships (8:30 am to 2:30 pm) - virtual workshop opportunity for high school students to support and build their self-confidence and courage in seeking post-graduation options and gain college application/scholarship strategies that work. Registration is free for all participants who sign up by November 7th (limited to the first 100 students). After this date, the registration fee will be $60 per student (additional fees may apply), and the deadline to register is November 21st, 2025.

Friday, February 20, 2026: School visits (8:00-3:00 p.m.) - visit K-12 dual language schools in selected school districts in Oregon during the day. Participants will have various Dual Language Bilingual Education program levels to choose from. $100 per ticket

Friday, February 20, 2026: OABE Leadership Reception (5:30 pm-8:00 pm) - Dual Language and school district leaders around the state are invited to join the OABE's reception with other program leaders to network and support bilingualism and multiculturalism in our community. $50 per person if you register by December 19th, 2025. $75 if you register by January 14, 2026 (additional fees may apply).

Saturday, February 21, 2026: One-day Institute (8:30 am-4:30 pm) - join OABE's one-day conference to learn about best practices from the field and to inform and advance your program efforts. This is your chance to learn straight from educational advocates who work hard to create educational access for all students, their families, and their communities.

First Registration Window - $150 per person (Register by December 19th)

Second Registration Window - $200 per person (Register by January 14th)

Third Registration Window - $250 per person (Register by February 4th)

Saturday, February 22, 2024: Parent Strand (8:00-12:00)- the Parent Strand audience will include dual-language family members (Spanish speakers). The presentation should inspire and empower bilingual families and the community to embrace multilingualism and leadership. FREE Registration for those who sign up by December 30th. After December 30th, the registration fee will be $50 per attendee (additional fees may apply). Sign up early to secure your spot and use the free registration!

** Institutional membership: (additional fees may apply) - (includes 7 slots for educators for the Saturday conference, 2 slots for program leaders for the Friday leadership reception). Additional fees may apply. Institutional membership purchases can also be completed separately by emailing Elisa at [email protected]. This option will be available until January 31, 2026.

First Registration Window - $1,250 (Register by December 19th)

Second Registration Window - $1,350 (Register by January 14th)

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