Sabin’s Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC)
Sabin’s BAC Meeting Dates will be held every second Thursday of the month at 9:30am in our library:
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September 14, 2023
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October 12th, 2023
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November 9, 2023
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December 14, 2023
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January 11, 2024
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February 8, 2024
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March 14, 2024
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April 11, 2024
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May 9, 2024
Every school implementing a state-mandated Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) Program is required to establish a Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC) according to the Chicago School Reform Act. It is also recommended that schools implementing a Transitional Program of Instruction (TPI) encourage parents to participate in the BAC meetings since issues regarding the education of all English Learners (ELs) are discussed and decided at these meetings. It is not only crucial but required that all parents of ELs are informed of the challenges and opportunities of educating their children in TBE or TPI instructional contexts at their school. The goal of the BAC is to help parents of ELs develop leadership skills for effective participation in schools and to advocate for the academic, social, and cultural development of all ELs.
The BAC is recognized as a standing committee of the Local School Council (LSC). As a standing committee, the BAC reports to the LSC regarding bilingual education issues, updates, and concerns in the school.
For additional information in regards to Sabin’s BAC please contact Ms. Rebecca Torres at rtorres6@cps.edu.