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CAL Institutes

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June 3 – 5, 2013

Hot Topics in ELL Education
June 24 – 26, 2013

SIOP Training of Trainers
July 8 – 11, 2013

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July 12, 2013

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August 6 – 8, 2013

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The Working Group on ELL Policy

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The Working Group on ELL Policy, an independent group of ELL researchers, academics, and policy experts, address current policy issues affecting English language learners.

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English Language Learners

Teacher Education

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, of the 281 million people aged 5 and over in the United States, 55.4 million people (20 percent of this population) speak a language other than English at home.

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

Using the SIOP Model: Professional Development Manual for Sheltered Instruction, 2nd Edition
This new edition of CAL SIOP's professional development manual is designed to assist teacher educators, staff developers, and leaders at the school, district, and state levels as they prepare teachers of English language learners to use the Sheltered Instruction

Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model. Learn more.

 

What’s Different About Teaching Reading to Students Learning English?
A research-based curriculum to help teachers work more effectively with the English language learners in their classrooms. Learn more.

 

 

Listening and Speaking: Oral Language and Vocabulary Development for English Language Learners
This professional development workbook and companion video provide knowledge-building, practical tools for educators working with English learners. Learn more.