November 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2024 Learn to distinguish between typical second language development and the needs of students who may demonstrate academic difficulties or possible disabilities and develop ... Read more
Pre-Conference Institute Focusing on Similarities and Differences Between Spanish and English to Promote Students’ Metalinguistic Awareness Facilitator:  Igone Arteagoitia, Center for Applied Linguistics, Dual Language and Multilingual Education Date: November 13, ... Read more
December 2–5 and 9–10, 2024 Learn SIOP methods for meeting the three pillars of dual language education: bilingualism and biliteracy, high academic achievement, and sociocultural competence! LEARN MORE
December 3, 10, and 17, 2024 Learn effective strategies and activities to increase your newcomer students’ inclusion and learning in the classroom. Please join CAL for this engaging and interactive ... Read more
January 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2025 Learn effective strategies for providing job-embedded support for teachers implementing the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model in your schools. Please join us ... Read more
January 22, 29, and February 5, 2025 Learn effective strategies and activities to develop English learners’ literacy skills as they develop language proficiency. LEARN MORE
January 27–30 and February 3–4, 2025 Dig deep into the Spanish and English language systems and structures to promote students’ metalinguistic awareness ability and the use of their full linguistic ... Read more
Centering Multilingual Learners to Ensure Equity in Literacy Instruction: Integrating Research, Policy, and Practice Date & Time:Â February 19, 2025 | 2:40 PM Location:Â Techwood Room Presenters: Ester de Jong (University of ... Read more
Federal Policy Perspectives on Multilingualism Date & Time: February 20, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM Location: Inman RM Presenters: Amalia Chamorro (Director of Educational Policy Project/Unidos ) Diep ... Read more
Supporting General Education Educators Serving Multilingual Students Through Multifaceted Professional Development Date & Time: February 20, 2025 | 2:20 PM Location: Hanover E Presenter(s): Marybelle Marrero-Colón (Center for Applied Linguistics) Kia Johnson ... Read more
Keeping Schools Safe for Learning: Advocating for Multilingual Learners' Right to Education Date & Time: February 20, 2025 | 6:00–6:45 PM Location: Regency V Presenter(s): Julie Sugarman (Migration Policy Institute) Amalia Chamorro ... Read more
Gamify Academic Language: Classic Games with a Twist Date & Time: February 20, 2025 | 1:20–2:10 PM Location: Embassy A Presenter: Maria Cieslak (CAL) Description: "Explore an innovative approach to learning on gamifying ... Read more
