COABE National Conference 2021

CAL Presentations Creating Safe Spaces for Diverse Populations: Being Culturally Humble Understanding and Applying Federal Plain Language Guidelines , Katherine Moran, PhD What is Plain Language? A sneak peek at creating accessible discourse. , Katherine Moran, PhD

TESOL 2021 International Convention & English Language Expo

The Center for Applied Linguistics is proud to be an OFFICIAL SPONSOR of TESOL 2021 Come visit our Virtual Exhibitor Booth in the Main Hall for more information on our Prizes & Raffles and Free Resources! Come chat w/ the experts and learn more about CAL's unique Institutes + Online PD Experience. And Come to our pre-conference workshops ... Read more

The 2021 Charles A. Ferguson Award Presentation

Dr. Baquedano-López examines the intersection of language, race, and education particularly as them relate to Indigenous Latinx students, critical research methods, discourse analysis, and parent engagement in schools. Her current project is funded by a grant from UC MEXUS-CONACYT (with Adriana Cruz-Manjarrez, University of Colima) and centers on transnational displacements, processes of return migration, and ... Read more

Webinar: Assessment of English Learners in the New Digital Landscape

Register free here https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jxpTMl-pQ42_L_2Tef6cPg As many schools migrate to the cloud, some are considering a world where online learning is the new norm. Without thoughtful planning and action from policymakers, many will be left behind. So, just what is "digital equity"? And what does it look like in action? In this online brief, our distinguished ... Read more

Castro/Artiles Book Launch Event! Language, Learning, and Disability in the Education of Young Bilingual Children

Join us April 7th at the crossroads of early childhood education, bilingual education, and special education! Together, authors Dr. Dina Castro and Dr. Alfredo Artiles will discuss their new book, "Language, Learning, and Disability in the Education of Young Bilingual Children" available now from Multilingual Matters. Learn more and PRE-ORDER your copy today: https://www.multilingual-matters.com/page/detail/Language-Learning-and-Disability-in-the-Education-of-Young-Bilingual-Children/?k=9781800411838 Using ... Read more

Webinar: Teacher Education in the Post-COVID Era of Digital Learning

Register free here https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SUHoPauiRJqCZpcYzLZdbA As many schools migrate to the cloud, some are considering a world where online learning is the new norm. Without thoughtful planning and action from policymakers, many will be left behind. So, just what is "digital equity"? And what does it look like in action? In this online brief, our distinguished ... Read more

National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE)

NABE 50th Annual International Conference: Honoring the Past, Treasuring the Present and Shaping the Future As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in deep concern for the health and safety of our attendees, the NABE leadership has made the unprecedented decision to modify the format of the NABE 50th Annual International Conference scheduled for ... Read more

Webinar: Classroom Assessment in Multiple Languages: A Handbook for Teachers

This event has passed. To watch a recording of the webinar, click here What if multilingual learners had the freedom to interact in more than one language with their peers during classroom assessment? To answer this question, the Center for Applied Linguistics speaks to Dr. Margo Gottlieb to imagine the rich linguistic, academic, and cultural reservoirs ... Read more

Educating America’s Emerging Multilingual Learners: Congressional Briefing

This event has passed. View the recording of this webinar here (~60 minutes) Slides and handouts are here. On July 14, 2021, the Center for Applied Linguistics organized a distinguished group of national experts in multilingual education to present to Congressional members and staffer on the importance of Educating America’s Emerging Multilingual Learners. Event Description: For too long, the needs ... Read more

Digital Equity for Students with Disabilities

On August 10 from 4:00 – 4:30 PM ET, join the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) for this 30-minute Research to Policy webinar in which are panelists will discuss how IEPs and 504 plans can be updated to reflect digital learning and new accommodations needed in digital learning environments. Our speakers will discuss how schools, ... Read more