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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.

Resource Corner

SIOP Model
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.

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? Revised for 2007!
Using the SIOP Model: Professional Development Manual for Sheltered Instruction.
Why Reading is Hard

Read more about these materials.

Learn more about our newest professional development services utilizing the revised materials for What's Different About Teaching Reading to Students Learning English?

Learn more about or register for the What's Different? Training of Trainers Institute being held in Washington, DC this summer.

We invite you to review our services outlined within this section and contact us to discuss your interests.

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