The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), under a contract with OVAE, has selected 12 states to receive help in planning and delivering quality professional development for teachers of adult English language learners (ELLs). They are: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.

CAL will work with states to use its recently released Framework for Quality Professional Development to assess states’ needs and customize technical assistance. CAL staff will provide assistance including on-site trainings, mentoring programs, study groups, conference calls, and online discussions. States will be able to expand the depth of professional development content and breadth of professional development activities. States not participating in the project can access the tools and products that CAL will use, including the Framework for Quality Professional Development.