English Language Learners
Teacher Education
Publications
What
Teachers Need to Know About Language
Learn more about
the role that language plays in linguistically and culturally diverse
schools.
Why
Reading Is Hard
Learn more about this video and viewers’ guide that offer essential
insights into reading for those who seek to improve literacy instruction
for all students.
Practitioner Toolkit: Working with Adult English Language Learners
This toolkit for adult education and family literacy program administrators
and teachers gives an overview of important issues in the field
as well as tools to use with teachers, parents, and students. Read
more on the CAELA site.
Online Resources
CAL Digests for Teachers and Program Administrators
CAL’s digests give research-based information about topics
in ESL, foreign language, and bilingual education. Learn
more.
Professional development using research-based materials developed
by CAL
Staff are available to provide training based on the CAL professional
development materials listed below. CAL can deliver this training through
one-time
workshops, a series of in-service 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. Learn
more.
Enhancing English Language Learning in Elementary Classrooms
Enriching Content Classes for Secondary ESOL Students
Professional Development for Bilingual and ESL Paraprofessionals:
The Aspire Curriculum
Using the SIOP Model: Professional Development Manual for Sheltered Instruction
What’s Different
About Teaching Reading to Students Learning English? 2007 Edition
