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Professional development workshops and training of trainers
Learn more about the workshops and training sessions designed to help educators work effectively with language learners.

 

English Language Learners

Teacher Tools

All across the U.S., teachers are being asked to adapt their curriculum and instructional strategies for students learning English. CAL has a variety of materials and workshops designed to help English language learners in the classroom.

CAL's professional development services use these curricula and other research-based materials as a foundation for the services we provide:

  • Enhancing English Language Learning in Elementary Classrooms

  • Enriching Content Classes for Secondary ESOL Students

  • Professional Development for Bilingual and ESL Paraprofessionals: The Aspire Curriculum

  • What's Different About Teaching Reading to Students Learning English? 2007 Edition

  • Using the SIOP Model: Professional Development Manual for Sheltered Instruction.

Read more about these materials or download a sample.


Institutes on Teaching Reading to English Language Learners
CAL is offering Institutes featuring What's Different About Teaching Reading to Students Learning English? Learn more and register today!

The research-based SIOP Model of sheltered instruction has proven effective with English language learners throughout the U.S. Learn more about the resources CAL offers for professional development in the SIOP Model.

We invite you to contact us to discuss your interests. 

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