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Bilingual Writing Camp

Spend a week at our Young Writers Camp developing your creative voice alongside other young writers through poetry, storytelling, and multilingual expression, guided by experienced educators and guest authors, and culminating in a celebration where students share their work with family and community.Ìý

June 8th - 12th, 2026

Writers Camp 2026 flyer

Chords of Esperanza! ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ BUENO Center and A Queer Endeavor are coming together to foster a unique and collective learning experiencia that will bring forth new melodías in the chorus for intersectional justice. We envision this gathering as both refuge and rally: an opportunity to amplify voices and histories too often silenced, to dance to the music of our ancestors, and to weave new possibilities. Together, we will listen, learn, and move in concert while composing soundscapes of educational futures rooted in justicia.Ìý

July 15th - 16th, 2026

Join us in Costa Rica for a 10-day Spanish learning adventure! Live with a local family, speak the language with native speakers, and immerse yourself in beautiful Costa Rica.Ìý

July 24th - August 2nd, 2026

Family Liaison and Paraeducator Institute: October 2026!

This institute is all about supporting the people who are often the first and most trusted connection for families in our schools. Together, we’ll share practical tools, real-world strategies, and cultural knowledge to help you engage multilingual families and have holistic student success. Through interactive, hands-on workshops, we’ll explore how to build strong partnerships between home and school, communicate across languages and cultures, and advocate for students from historically marginalized communities. You’ll leave feeling confident, connected, and ready to support every family and student to feel welcomed, informed, and empowered. Registration coming soon!

Para-educator pre-flyer

BUENO's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Join us in celebrating 50 years of the BUENO Center, an evening honoring our roots in community, culture, and biliteracy while coming together to invest in the next generation and the future of educational equity.

September 24th, 2026 from 6–9pm

Held at the UMC at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ. Registration and more details coming soon!Ìý

BUENO Centers 50th anniversary announcement

Puebla Summer Institute: June 2027!

The Puebla Institute is a one-of-a-kind learning experience where you step out of your daily routine and into the vibrant culture of Puebla, Mexico. You’ll explore the history, language, and schools of the region, connecting directly with educators and communities while building understanding, growing your teaching practice, and seeing firsthand the rich strengths multilingual learners and their families bring to our schools. You’ll return with fresh ideas, deeper cultural awareness, and meaningful connections that stay with you.

Puebla 2026 flyer

Dual Language Colorado Conference

Join us for the 5th Annual Dual Language Colorado Conference, a dynamic gathering of educators committed to advancing dual language education, where you’ll engage in meaningful learning, connect with colleagues, and build community alongside leaders in the field, including keynote speaker Dr. Jody Slavick.

September 19th, 8:30-3:30pm

Dual Language conference flyer

Educator Summer Institute: July 2026!

Chords of Esperanza coming soon on July 15-16, 2026! ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ BUENO Center and A Queer Endeavor are coming together to foster a unique and collective learning experiencia that will bring forth new melodías in the chorus for intersectional justice. We envision this gathering as both refuge and rally: an opportunity to amplify voices and histories too often silenced, to dance to the music of our ancestors, and to weave new possibilities. Together, we will listen, learn, and move in concert while composing soundscapes of educational futures rooted in justicia.

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10-day Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica!

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Join us in Costa Rica for a 10-day Spanish learning adventure! Live with a local family, speak the language with native speakers, and immerse yourself in beautiful Costa Rica.

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Family Liaison and Paraeducator Institute: October 2026!Ìý

This institute is all about supporting the people who are often the first and most trusted connection for families in our schools. Together, we’ll share practical tools, real-world strategies, and cultural knowledge to help you engage multilingual families and have holistic student success. Through interactive, hands-on workshops, we’ll explore how to build strong partnerships between home and school, communicate across languages and cultures, and advocate for students from historically marginalized communities. You’ll leave feeling confident, connected, and ready to support every family and student to feel welcomed, informed, and empowered. Registration coming soon!
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Puebla Summer Institute: June 2027!

The Puebla Institute is a one-of-a-kind learning experience where you step out of your daily routine and into the vibrant culture of Puebla, Mexico. You’ll explore the history, language, and schools of the region, connecting directly with educators and communities while building understanding, growing your teaching practice, and seeing firsthand the rich strengths multilingual learners and their families bring to our schools. You’ll return with fresh ideas, deeper cultural awareness, and meaningful connections that stay with you.

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This engaging series brings together a star-studded lineup of national and Colorado-based researchers and practitioners who are leading the field with practical, student-centered approaches.Ìý
  • Mark your calendars! Sessions run from 8:30–9:30 AM on these dates:ÌýÌýAug 21, Sept 4, Sept 25, Oct 22, Oct 30, Nov 20, and Dec 11 (2025), and Feb 19, Mar 5 (2026).Ìý
  • For each webinar,Ìýattendees will receive one hour of Special Education recertification credit, which satisfies part of the new renewal requirements under Colorado HB 21-1104.Ìý
  • Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!ÌýRegistration will close two weeks prior to each webinar to ensure accessibility for all.
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