BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Center for Applied Linguistics - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Center for Applied Linguistics X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.cal.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Center for Applied Linguistics REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTSTAMP:20260529T011656Z CREATED:20260529T003717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T011656Z UID:30523-1784505600-1784851199@www.cal.org SUMMARY:CAL Literacy: A Comprehensive Approach to Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners DESCRIPTION:📚 Strengthen literacy instruction for multilingual learners this summer with CAL’s newest virtual institute!  \n📅 July 20–23\, 2026 \n🕘 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM ET\nđŸ’»Â Virtual Institute  \nThis four-day professional learning experience is designed for educators\, instructional coaches\, literacy leaders\, administrators\, and multilingual learner specialists seeking a more integrated\, research-based approach to literacy instruction.  \nParticipants will explore:\n✹ Comprehensive literacy instruction for multilingual learners\n✹ Oral language development and literacy connections\n✹ Cross-linguistic transfer & metalinguistic awareness\n✹ Culturally and linguistically sustaining literacy practices\n✹ Systems-level and classroom planning grounded in students’ linguistic assets\n✹ Practical strategies ready for immediate implementation  \nIdeal for educators in:\n✔ General education\n✔ ESL/EL programs\n✔ Bilingual and dual language settings\n✔ Literacy coaching and instructional leadership\n✔ District curriculum\, assessment\, and multilingual learner support  \n🎓 Participants receive a digital badge recognizing 22 hours of professional learning and engagement.  \n🔗 Learn more and register: https://solutions.cal.org/event/cal-literacy-comprehensive-approach-to-literacy-instruction   \nSeats are limited. Join educators from across the country in advancing equitable\, high-quality literacy instruction for multilingual learners.  URL:https://www.cal.org/event/cal-literacy-a-comprehensive-approach-to-literacy-instruction-for-multilingual-learners/ CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Institutes,Landing Page Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CAL-Literacy-Institute-Flyer-with-Illustrations-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250807 DTSTAMP:20250822T170038Z CREATED:20250415T222127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T170038Z UID:28751-1754438400-1754524799@www.cal.org SUMMARY:Spanish-English Biliteracy Instruction (ÂĄen español!): Advanced DESCRIPTION:August 6–7\, 2025 \nPon tus conocimientos sobre las similitudes y diferencias entre el español y el inglĂ©s en prĂĄctica para crear actividades diseñadas para fomentar el desarrollo de la conciencia metalingĂŒĂ­stica \nThis new institute is designed to help participants deepen their knowledge about similarities and differences between Spanish and English and enhance their biliteracy instruction and coaching in programs where content is delivered in Spanish and English\, such as dual language and transitional bilingual education programs. \nLEARN MORE \n  URL:https://www.cal.org/event/span-eng-biliteracy-instruction-advanced-august2025/ CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Institutes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/spanish-literacy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250408 DTSTAMP:20250414T194014Z CREATED:20240829T231103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T194014Z UID:27715-1743984000-1744070399@www.cal.org SUMMARY:CAL Spanish-English Biliteracy Instruction (ÂĄen español!): Foundations DESCRIPTION:April 7–10 and 14–15\, 2025 \nCĂłmo fomentar el desarrollo de la lengua y lectoescritura: Diferencias lingĂŒĂ­sticas entre el español y el inglĂ©s y su impacto en la enseñanza de la lengua y lectoescritura bilingĂŒe \nThis interactive institute\, formerly known as the Spanish Language and Literacy institute\, is designed to provide participants with research-based\, effective methods for teaching academic language and literacy to students in grades K-8 in programs where students can learn in Spanish and English. Classroom practices are framed by an understanding of how Spanish and English linguistic features are the same and different. \nLEARN MORE \n  URL:https://www.cal.org/event/span-eng-biliteracy-instruction-foundations-april2025/ CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Institutes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/spanish-literacy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250311 DTSTAMP:20250312T151851Z CREATED:20240829T221222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T151851Z UID:27713-1741564800-1741651199@www.cal.org SUMMARY:Leading Dual Language Programs for Student Success DESCRIPTION:March 10–13 and 17–18\, 2025 \nLearn how to enhance or develop your dual language program based on the seven research-based strands of effective dual language education in the CAL publication Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education (Howard et al.\, 2018). Sign up with your leadership team and work collaboratively to make your dual language program the best it can be! \nLEARN MORE URL:https://www.cal.org/event/leading-dual-language-march2025/ CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Institutes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/solutions-leading-dl-programs-1024x683-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250304 DTSTAMP:20250312T151801Z CREATED:20240829T215207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T151801Z UID:27711-1740960000-1741046399@www.cal.org SUMMARY:English Learners and Effective Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Strategies DESCRIPTION:March 3\, 10\, 24\, and 31\, 2025 \nLearn to distinguish between typical second language development and the needs of students who may demonstrate academic difficulties or possible disabilities and develop a proactive plan for effective classroom interventions to promote student success. \nLEARN MORE \n  URL:https://www.cal.org/event/mtss-march2025/ CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Institutes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/english-learners-and-effective-multi-tiered-systems-of-support-mtss-strategies_large-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241029 DTSTAMP:20241031T182327Z CREATED:20240828T193603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T182327Z UID:27694-1730073600-1730159999@www.cal.org SUMMARY:Spanish-English Biliteracy Instruction: Foundations DESCRIPTION:October 28–30 and November 1\, 4 and 5\, 2024 \nEnhance your knowledge of linguistic differences between Spanish and English and their impact on language and literacy instruction for emergent multilingual learners! \nParticipants will learn research-based strategies for effective language and literacy instruction in programs where content is delivered in Spanish and English\, such as dual language and transitional bilingual education programs. \nLEARN MORE \n  URL:https://www.cal.org/event/span-eng-biliteracy-instruction-foundations-oct2024/ CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Institutes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/lli-june2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240909T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240909T170000 DTSTAMP:20241031T182238Z CREATED:20231011T163343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T182238Z UID:22976-1725868800-1725901200@www.cal.org SUMMARY:CAL SIOP Overview DESCRIPTION:September 9\, 16\, 23\, and 30\, 2024 \nImprove your understanding and application of the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model to support classroom instruction for multilingual learners in your school or district. Join us for an engaging online version of our CAL SIOP Overview. \nCAL SIOP Overview URL:https://www.cal.org/event/cal-siop-overview/ CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Institutes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SIOP-Overview-September-24.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240815 DTSTAMP:20240828T192400Z CREATED:20231011T162857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T192400Z UID:22974-1723593600-1723679999@www.cal.org SUMMARY:Newcomers in Your School: Cultural Connections and Instructional Strategies DESCRIPTION:August 14\, 21 and 28\, 2024 \nLearn effective strategies and activities to increase your newcomer students’ inclusion and learning in the classroom. \nNewcomers in Your School: Cultural Connections and Instructional Strategies URL:https://www.cal.org/event/newcomers-in-your-school-cultural-connections-and-instructional-strategies-3/ CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Institutes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Newcomers-May-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240807 DTSTAMP:20240828T190909Z CREATED:20231011T162443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T190909Z UID:22972-1722902400-1722988799@www.cal.org SUMMARY:Leading Dual Language Programs for Student Success DESCRIPTION:August 6–8\, 2024\, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time\, with a one-hour break each day \nLearn how to enhance or develop your dual language program based on the seven research-based strands of effective dual language education in the Guiding Principles. Sign on with your leadership team and work collaboratively to make your dual language program the best it can be! \nLeading Dual Language Programs for Student Success URL:https://www.cal.org/event/leading-dual-language-programs-for-student-success-7/ CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Institutes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/solutions-leading-dl-programs-1024x683-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240711 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240712 DTSTAMP:20240828T190827Z CREATED:20231011T161953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T190827Z UID:22970-1720656000-1720742399@www.cal.org SUMMARY:English Learners and Effective Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Strategies DESCRIPTION:July 11\, 18\, 25\, and August 1\, 2024 \nLearn to distinguish between typical second language development and the needs of students who may demonstrate academic difficulties or possible disabilities and develop a proactive plan for effective classroom interventions to promote student success. \nEnglish Learners and Effective Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Strategies URL:https://www.cal.org/event/english-learners-and-effective-multi-tiered-systems-of-support-mtss-strategies-7/ CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Institutes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/english-learners-and-effective-multi-tiered-systems-of-support-mtss-strategies_large-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240604 DTSTAMP:20240611T140534Z CREATED:20231011T161426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T140534Z UID:22967-1717372800-1717459199@www.cal.org SUMMARY:Biliteracy Institute (ÂĄen español!) DESCRIPTION:June 3 & 4\, and June 6\, 2024 \nTaller de lengua y lectoescritura en español. \nCĂłmo fomentar el desarrollo de la lectoescritura en español: Diferencias lingĂŒĂ­sticas entre el español y el inglĂ©s y su impacto en la enseñanza del español. \nParticipants will learn research-based strategies for effective literacy instruction in programs where content is delivered in Spanish and English\, such as dual language bilingual and transitional bilingual education programs. \nBiliteracy Institute (ÂĄen español!) URL:https://www.cal.org/event/spanish-language-and-literacy-institute-en-espanol-4/ CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Institutes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Spanish-Language-June-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240513 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240514 DTSTAMP:20240611T140515Z CREATED:20231011T154250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T140515Z UID:22962-1715558400-1715644799@www.cal.org SUMMARY:CAL SIOP for Dual Language Programs: Developing Academic Language and Content in Two Languages DESCRIPTION:Monday–Thursday\, May 13–16\, and Monday & Tuesday\, May 20 & 21\, 2024 (six two-hour sessions) \nFoundations of CAL SIOP for Dual Language Programs: Developing Academic Language and Content in Two Languages \nLearn SIOP methods for meeting the three pillars of dual language education: bilingualism and biliteracy\, high academic achievement\, and sociocultural competence! \nCAL SIOP for Dual Language Programs: Developing Academic Language and Content in Two Languages URL:https://www.cal.org/event/cal-siop-for-dual-language-programs-developing-academic-language-and-content-in-two-languages-5/ CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Institutes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CAL-Siop-Dual-Language-May-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502 DTSTAMP:20240430T163900Z CREATED:20231011T153144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T163900Z UID:22959-1714521600-1714607999@www.cal.org SUMMARY:Newcomers in Your School: Cultural Connections and Instructional Strategies DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 8 and 15\, 2024 \nLearn effective strategies and activities to increase your newcomer students’ inclusion and learning in the classroom. \nNewcomers in Your School: Cultural Connections and Instructional Strategies URL:https://www.cal.org/event/newcomers-in-your-school-cultural-connections-and-instructional-strategies-2/ CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Institutes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Newcomers-May-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240423 DTSTAMP:20240430T163814Z CREATED:20231011T152408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T163814Z UID:22955-1713744000-1713830399@www.cal.org SUMMARY:Language and Literacy Instruction for Spanish/English Emergent Bilingual Learners DESCRIPTION:April 22–25 and 29 & 30\, 2024 \nLanguage and Literacy Instruction for Spanish/English Emergent Bilingual Learners: Linguistic Differences between Spanish and English and Their Impact on Language and Literacy Instruction \nLanguage and Literacy Instruction for Spanish/English Emergent Bilingual Learners \n  URL:https://www.cal.org/event/language-and-literacy-instruction-for-spanish-english-emergent-bilingual-learners-2/ CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Institutes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Langugae-and-Literacy.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR