Professional Development

Workshops and training of trainers for teachers of English as a second language

Language learners want to be able to read and comprehend their new language, access information, make meaningful connections, and express themselves clearly both orally and in writing. CAL's professional development sessions provide teachers with a variety of effective strategies they can use to help their English language learners meet these goals and be more successful in school. We provide services that are developed and taught by experts in the field of English language learning and can meet the needs of teachers in mainstream and ESL classrooms as well as dual language specialists.

Professional development using research-based materials developed by CAL

Staff development is available based on the CAL professional development materials listed below. CAL can deliver this training through one-time workshops, a series of inservice seminars, or for-credit courses (in person or online). We also offer training of trainer workshops using these materials. Click on each title below for more information about the materials supporting these trainings.

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? Revised for 2007
Using the SIOP Model: Professional Development Manual for Sheltered Instruction

We invite you to review our services outlined within this section and contact us to discuss your interests. As a nonprofit organization, CAL makes every effort to provide cost-effective and high-quality services and materials that can be personalized to meet your unique requirements.

Contact CAL Services
services@cal.org
202-362-0700