The must-attend language education event of the year—ACTFL 2021 Virtual—is coming November 19–21. This year’s online event will feature the same great programming you’ve grown accustomed to, as well as some new features that we hope will impress. We are still excited to feature our three keynote speakers: Omekonga Dibinga, Marcia Tate, and Shiza Shahid. ... Read more
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. Learn to distinguish between typical second language development and the needs of students who may demonstrate academic difficulties or possible disabilities ... Read more
PreK-12 DL teachers and coaches will learn about, and practice using, the eight components of the SIOP Model to effectively teach language and content while addressing the three pillars of DL programs: bilingualism and biliteracy, high academic achievement, and socio-cultural competence. The Institute will include a variety of activities, including demonstrations, simulations and explanations, small-group ... Read more
Learn SIOP methods that are especially tailored for your bilingual classrooms This 15-hour institute (12 hours synchronous and 3 hours asynchronous) is designed to help leaders, specialists, coaches, and teachers plan for and implement CAL SIOP methods in their bilingual programs. PreK-8 DL teachers and coaches will learn about, and practice using, the eight components ... Read more
What have we learned about “digital equity” during this school year? What practices can we keep –and shed—that will continue to advance digital equity and language justice? What will language education look like in your school in 2022? As the Center for Applied Linguistics wraps up its webinar series for 2021, Research to Policy: Critical ... Read more
Visit the Website CAL Presentations Features of Dual Language Education in High Achieving Programs Igone Arteagoitia, PhD PCI: CAL SIOP for Dual Language Programs: Developing Language and Content in Two Languages Lisa Tabaku Scaffolding and Interaction: Two Critical Components of Successful DL Instruction Lisa Tabaku The Guiding Principles and the Critical Third Pillar: Socio-Cultural Competence Lisa Tabaku,
CAL Presentations Creating Safe Spaces for Diverse Populations: How to be Culturally Humble From Words to Stories: Reading Comprehension vis-a-vis Vocabulary Instruction
This comprehensive and interactive institute is designed to help participants develop and deliver SIOP Model professional development as coaches or other instructional leadership roles. The Advanced institute is designed for those participants who have prior knowledge of SIOP and are supporting teachers in their implementation of the model. In this institute, participants will review and ... Read more
Learn effective strategies for providing job-embedded support for teachers implementing the SIOP Model in your schools. This comprehensive and interactive institute is designed to help participants develop and deliver SIOP Model professional development as coaches or other instructional leadership roles. The Advanced institute is designed for those participants who have prior knowledge of SIOP and ... Read more
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