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Contra Costa County Office of Education

 
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We are committed to providing support that is focused on strengthening quality, assets-based programs and ensuring the academic success of our multilingual learners. We offer professional development and technical assistance to support LEAs in meeting legal mandates and going beyond. We help build the capacity of leadership staff to make continuous improvement in providing meaningful access to a relevant and rigorous educational experience aligned to the English Learner Roadmap.

        Bay area educational alliance for multilingual success (beams) newsletter

        Bay area educational alliance for multilingual success (beams) newsletter

upcoming professional development opportunities

upcoming professional development opportunities

Virtual Information Session: Bilingual Authorization Cohorts. Join us to learn about our upcoming Bilingual Authorization (BILA) cohorts. All sessions will take place via Zoom from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on November 4, 2026, December 2, 2026, February 3, 2027, March 3, 2027, April 7, 2027, May 5, 2027, and June 2, 2027. Please register to learn more about this amazing opportunity.
                                                           
 
BTP BILA Bilingual Authorization Interest Form Flyer. This flyer invites educators who are interested in earning a Bilingual Authorization certificate through the BTP BILA program to complete an interest survey and sign up for an informational session. Participants will receive additional information about program requirements, eligibility, timelines, and upcoming opportunities to support their pathway toward earning a Bilingual Authorization.
                                                                                                                                      
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Flyer for Virtual BEAMS Office Hours, hosted by the Bay Area Educational Alliance for Multilingual Success (BEAMS). We are hosting three office hour sessions on October 30, 2026, January 22, 2027, and April 23, 2027. All sessions will be held virtually via Zoom from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Please register to receive calendar invitations and Zoom meeting information.    
 
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