CAL Staff Presentations at Language Assessment Research Conference

Exploring the relationship between oral proficiency test scores and external language proficiency measures (Poster) Presenters: Yage Leah Guo Elyssa Wen Sun Reshmi Kumpakha Leslie Fink Rachel Myers Integrating Increased Rigor in Effective Adult ESL Speaking Assessment Task Design Presenters: Elyssa Wen Sun Kristine Nugent   Design of an Oral Proficiency Assessment  Presenters: Yage Leah Guo ... Read more

CAL SIOP for Dual Language Programs: Developing Academic Language and Content in Two Languages

Monday–Thursday, May 13–16, and Monday & Tuesday, May 20 & 21, 2024 (six two-hour sessions) Foundations of CAL SIOP for Dual Language Programs: Developing Academic Language and Content in Two Languages Learn SIOP methods for meeting the three pillars of dual language education: bilingualism and biliteracy, high academic achievement, and sociocultural competence! CAL SIOP for ... Read more

Technology Integration: Language Education for Immigrant Adults

TITLE: Teaching Integration: Language Education for Immigrant Adults DATE: May 14, 2024 TIME: 4:00–4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time REGISTER HERE DETAILS: This webinar will explore the impact of digital environments on adult immigrants' language learning and the challenges faced by multilingual individuals in these settings. Jen Vanek, Director of Digital Learning and Research at World Education, Inc., will ... Read more

Biliteracy Institute (¡en español!)

June 3 & 4, and June 6, 2024 Taller de lengua y lectoescritura en español. Cómo fomentar el desarrollo de la lectoescritura en español: Diferencias lingüísticas entre el español y el inglés y su impacto en la enseñanza del español. Participants will learn research-based strategies for effective literacy instruction in programs where content is delivered ... Read more

English Learners and Effective Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Strategies

July 11, 18, 25, and August 1, 2024 Learn to distinguish between typical second language development and the needs of students who may demonstrate academic difficulties or possible disabilities and develop a proactive plan for effective classroom interventions to promote student success. English Learners and Effective Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Strategies

Leading Dual Language Programs for Student Success

August 6–8, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with a one-hour break each day Learn how to enhance or develop your dual language program based on the seven research-based strands of effective dual language education in the Guiding Principles. Sign on with your leadership team and work collaboratively to make your dual language ... Read more

CAL SIOP Overview

September 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2024 Improve your understanding and application of the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model to support classroom instruction for multilingual learners in your school or district. Join us for an engaging online version of our CAL SIOP Overview. CAL SIOP Overview

CAL SIOP Training of Trainers: Foundations

October 2, 9, 23, and 30, 2024 Enhance your knowledge of the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model to support the delivery of effective professional development workshops at your school or district. Please join us for this engaging online version of our CAL SIOP TOT. LEARN MORE  

11th Annual Community-Based Heritage Language Schools Conference

  October 4-5, 2024 REGISTER HERE The Coalition of Community-Based Heritage Language Schools is excited to invite you to its 11th annual conference! This conference brings together everyone interested in learning about and collaborating with community-based HL schools. Participants typically include directors and administrators of community-based HL schools, teachers, members of the language communities, representatives of public schools, ... Read more