Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education met March 6.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
I. Welcome and introductions
II. Public Comment
III. Approval of minutes from December 5, 2025 meeting
IV. ISBE updates
i) Assessment
ii) Multilingual/Language Development
iii) FY27 Budget
V. Subcommittees Reports
i) Early Childhood
ii) Bilingual Special Education
iii) Secondary
VI. New Business
a. Home Language Survey – Dr. Kimako Patterson, Chief of Staff, ISBE
b. Administrator Professional Development Requirements
c. EL Data Entry Guidance Document
d. Expiring terms / application process for reappointment and New Applicants
VII. IACBE Meeting Dates: School Year 2025-26
Jun 5, 2026 9:30 am to 12 Noon
VIII. Adjournment
https://www.isbe.net/Documents_IACBE/030626-Agenda.pdf
