Learn how to enhance or develop your dual language program based on the 7 research-based strands of effective dual language education in the Guiding Principles. Sign up with your leadership team and work collaboratively to make your dual language program the best it can be! This 12-hour, synchronous institute, guided by CAL’s decades of experience in ... Read more
The East Coast Organization of Language Testers (ECOLT) is pleased to be presenting their fall conference virtually. Registration is now open! Visit the conference website. CAL Presentations Assessment in the World Language Classroom: Translating Research into Practice for K-12 Educators Francesca Di Silvio, Jamie Morgan, Leslie Fink, Mathilda Reckford PK-8 Oral Proficiency Assessment: Developing A Training Resource for Educators Jamie Morgan, Wen ... Read more
Learn research-based strategies to provide effective language and literacy instruction in Spanish in developmental and transitional bilingual, dual language and immersion education programs. This interactive institute provides effective methodologies for teaching academic language and literacy in Spanish to students in K-5 in a wide variety of programs where Spanish is the language of instruction. Classroom ... Read more
This powerful discussion will include hot topics such as the Language of Inclusion and Equity, Language Practices for Inclusion and Equity and robust discussions on eliminating language oppression with both technocratic solutions and shifts in mindset. Speakers: Anthony Tassi Dr. Katherine Moran Registration Please click here to register.
Click here for registration information. La Cosecha 2021 will be a hybrid event, comprising both an in-person conference and a virtual conference. The exciting speaker line-up includes CAL's Board Member Kathy Escamilla, PhD and more. La Cosecha 2021 will feature: 200+ professional presentations and workshops designed to support two-way and one-way immersion, developmental bilingual, and heritage/tribal language ... Read more
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
