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Multilingual Educators Affinity Group
The Coalition for a Multilingual Rhode Island is excited to welcome educators to our annual Multilingual Educator Affinity Group for the upcoming 2026-2027 cohort.
This monthly gathering space is for multilingual classroom educators, specialists, paraprofessionals, and community educators to support professional growth, celebrate linguistic and cultural identities, and build a vibrant community of practice.
Our affinity group is made up of educators who identify as multilingual, including but not limited to:
- Bilingual dual-language educators
- World language teachers
- ESOL/ESL teachers
- Educators who use or support multiple language in any part of
their work - Educators who know more than one language
Each year, participants help shape the direction of the group and strengthen a growing network that centers multilingualism, connection, and shared learning among educators across Rhode Island.
Interested in joining? Complete our application form by September 16, 2026 to express your interest and learn more about the 2026-2027 cohort.
A special thank you to Clyde Cole and Darthula Mathews at Great Schools Partnership for their thought partnership, guidance, time, and energy in helping the Coalition for a Multilingual Rhode Island get this group started and thriving.
Multilingual Education Advocacy Workshop Series
Our Multilingual Education Advocacy Workshop Series empowers
Rhode Island parents, students, educators, and community members
with the knowledge and skills they need to champion multilingual
education at the school, district, and state levels. Our six-part workshop series focused on the following 6 key areas:
- Understanding Language Programs: What multilingual programs
are and which options exist in Rhode Island - The Rights of Multilingual Learners and Their Families
- Conducting a Power Analysis
- Advocacy at the School and District Level
- Advocacy at the State Level
- Defining and Recognizing High-Quality Education Through these workshops, we aim to broaden access to high-quality, culturally responsive training that builds informed, confident advocates across the state.
- Our goal is simple: to strengthen advocacy, expand access, and help build a more inclusive, multilingual future for Rhode Island.