English Language Learners

Teacher Education

According to the 2000 U.S. Census, nearly one person in five (or 47 million U.S. residents age 5 and older) spoke a language other than English at home in 2000. The continued growth in the United States of speakers of languages other than English is reflected in the rapidly increasing number of students in U.S. schools for whom English is a second language.

Teachers face a growing challenge in serving this expanding student population. CAL is committed to providing research-based practical resources to help teachers and program administrators meet this challenge and enhance their effectiveness. We offer publications, professional development services, and curriculum materials related to English as a second language (ESL), foreign language, and dual language education in a variety of educational settings:

• PreKindergarten–Grade 12 education
• Universities and community colleges
• Adult education
• Workplace programs

 

Projects

The Center for Applied Linguistics is involved in a variety of projects related to language and cultural education issues. Read more.

Publications and Resources

Learn more about our publications and resources for teacher education.

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 in July 2008.