2026 IABE Conference

**Deeping Roots * Cultivando Lenguajes * Empowering Communities**

IABE Conference 2026

IABE Elections

IABE Board Member Elections Now Open!

The Idaho Association for Bilingual Education (IABE) is now accepting nominations and votes for open Board Member positions.

This is a great opportunity to help shape the future of bilingual education in Idaho and support educators, students, and families across the state. If you—or someone you know—is passionate about bilingual education and leadership, we encourage you to get involved.

👉 Please take a moment to vote and/or nominate a colleague who would be a strong advocate for our mission.

Your voice matters, and your participation helps keep IABE strong and representative of our community. Thank you for supporting bilingual education in Idaho!

IABE Conference 2026 – Board Member Nominations link

IABE Conference Information

College of Idaho * Langroise Hall

Thursday, January 29 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM Keynote, Appetizers, community Building

Friday, January 30 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Keynote, Breakfast & Lunch, Breakout Sessions (K-12 Strategies, Math, ELA, Science, Newcomers to Experienced MLs, Dual, and so much more!)

Content Teachers * Administrators * ML Specialists * Paraprofessionals

Across Idaho, educators are planting, nurturing, and sustaining the languages, cultures, and identities of multilingual learners. The 47th annual Idaho Association for Bilingual Education Conference invites you to gather with colleagues from around the state to deepen your roots in research-based practice, culturally sustaining instruction, and community partnership, all in service of students and families.

Conference Registration

Registration: https://iabe2026.eventify.io/t2/tickets

Consoritum Districts/Charters – Reach out to regional coaches for possible financial support.

$125 only per person

Title III Districts – Great opportunity to support staff with sound strategies

Accommodations

Hotel Availability at the Best Western Plus Caldwell – call (mention Idaho Association of Bilingual Education) to make reservations or click on the link: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.13052.html?groupId=F34SY4A4