New Dual Language Online Course
Introduction to Dual Language Education: Key Features and Best Practices
A new online self-paced course from CAL and Santillana USA

This new interactive, self-paced online course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to dual language education with a focus on the Three Pillars of Dual Language Education used by successful programs.

Throughout the course, participants have opportunities to reflect upon and practice new learning, self-assess through quizzes; view real-world examples through video demonstration; and apply lessons learned through applicable wrap-up activities.

Participants receive a Certificate of Completion that can often be used to obtain continuing education credits from your school or district.

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José Viana Named OELA Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director

On April 12, 2017, José Viana was named assistant deputy secretary of the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA). Viana began his career as an elementary school teacher for English language learners. Most recently he served as an administrator of the Migrant Education Program for North Carolina’s Department of Public Instruction.

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Update on Conferences

Association of Two-Way and Dual Language Education (ATDLE) Annual Conference 2017
June 26 - 28, 2017 ♦ Palm Springs, CA
CAL and Santillana USA are proud to be sponsors of this event.

Visit our website to learn more about CAL staff presentations at ATDLE.

WIDA 2017 National Conference
October 16 - 19, 2017 ♦ Tampa, FL

Early bird registration is open through May 31, 2017.
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La Cosecha Dual Language Conference 2017
November 1 - 4, 2017 ♦ Albuquerque, NM

Early registration deadline is July 15, 2017. Learn more.

TESOL 2018 International Convention and English Language Expo
March 21 - 24, 2018 ♦ Chicago, IL

Call for session proposal deadline is June 1, 2017. Learn more.

What's Different About Teaching Reading to Students Learning English?

This resource provides teacher trainers and other educators with a research-based curriculum to guide the professional development of classroom and ESL teachers who teach literacy skills and reading comprehension in classes where some or all of the students are English learners.

This widely used professional development tool includes a comprehensive trainer's manual, a study guide for use by individual teachers, a DVD of the popular video Why Reading Is Hard, and a CD of the presentations materials.

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Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 6th Edition

The sixth edition of this bestselling textbook has been substantially revised and updated to provide a comprehensive introduction to bilingualism and bilingual education in the 21st century.

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CLIL in Context: Practical Guidance for Educators

Written by CAL Board Member, Fred Genesee, and Else Hamayan, CLIL in Context is a comprehensive, practical guide to CLIL in different educational contexts.

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