Leading Dual Language Programs for Student Success

March 10–13 and 17–18, 2025 Learn 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 ... Read more

TESOL Convention Presentation—Evidence-Based Compliance: Collaborative Tools and Strategies for Title III Data Collection

Evidence-Based Compliance: Collaborative Tools and Strategies for Title III Data Collection Date & Time: March 19, 2025 | 11:30 AM Location: Long Beach, CA Presenter(s): Kia Johnson (Center for Applied Linguistics) Ashley Millet (Center for Applied Linguistics Consultant) Description: This workshop equips general education teachers, ESL teachers, and administrators of multilingual learners with the tools ... Read more

TESOL Convention Presentation—Supporting General Education Educators Serving MLs Through Multifaceted PD

Supporting General Education Educators Serving MLs Through Multifaceted PD Date & Time: March 21, 2025 | 11:00–11:45 AM (Pacific Time) Location: Room 103B, Long Beach Convention Center, TESOL, Long Beach, CA Presenter(s): Marybelle Marrero-Colon (Center for Applied Linguistics) Kia Johnson (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: This session explores impactful PD alternatives for general educators of ... Read more

2025 AAAL Conference Presentation—A Descriptive Study of Students’ Multilingual and Multimodal Communication Practices in Elementary School Science

A Descriptive Study of Students’ Multilingual and Multimodal Communication Practices in Elementary School Science Date & Time: March 22, 2025 | 8:35–9:05 a.m. Mountain Standard Time Location: AAAL, Denver, CO Presenter(s): Keira Ballantyne (Center for Applied Linguistics) Caitlin Fine (Metropolitan State University of Denver) Description: The last decade has seen increasing interest in benefits that K–12 students ... Read more

2025 AAAL Conference Presentation—K-16 World Language Program Articulation in the United States

K-16 World Language Program Articulation in the United States Date & Time: March 22, 2025 | 8:40 a.m. Mountain Standard Time Location: AAAL, Denver, CO Presenter(s):Jamie Morgan (Center for Applied Linguistics) Rachel Myers (Center for Applied Linguistics) Jenna Bushton (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: Although articulation between the K–12 and post-secondary levels can bolster enrollment in post-secondary ... Read more

2025 AAAL Conference Presentation—Building Effective Heritage Language Programs: Training for K-12 Teachers, Administrators, and Families

Building Effective Heritage Language Programs: Training for K-12 Teachers, Administrators, and Families Date & Time: March 24, 2025 | 4:00–5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time Location: AAAL, Denver, CO Presenter(s): Leslie Fink (Center for Applied Linguistics) Jamie Morgan (Center for Applied Linguistics) Elyssa Sun (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: Experts agree that heritage language education should be provided in public ... Read more

2025 AAAL Conference Colloquium—Dual Language Bilingual Education in Non-Dominant Partner Languages: Expanding the Research Base

Dual Language Bilingual Education in Non-Dominant Partner Languages: Expanding the Research Base Date & Time: March 25, 2025 | 8:00–10:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time Location: Silver, AAAL, Denver, CO Organizer Hina Ashraf, Georgetown University Organizer Lourdes Ortega, Georgetown University Discussant Ester de Jong, University of Colorado Denver Discussant Diep Nguyen, Center for Applied Linguistics Author ... Read more

COABE 2025 Conference Presentation—Transforming Adult English Literacy Assessment: Introducing BEST Literacy 2.0

Transforming Adult English Literacy Assessment: Introducing BEST Literacy 2.0 Date & Time: March 31, 2025 | 3:00–4:10 p.m. Central Time Location: Sanger B, COABE, Dallas, TX Presenter(s): Elyssa Sun (Center for Applied Linguistics) Amya McKoy (Center for Applied Linguistics) Anna Zilberberg (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: Recent calls for increased rigor in adult education led to the ... Read more

COABE 2025 Conference Presentation—Effective Differentiation and Scaffolding Strategies for Your NRS Standards-Aligned Classroom

Effective Differentiation and Scaffolding Strategies for Your NRS Standards-Aligned Classroom Date & Time: April 1, 2025 | 12:50–2:00 p.m. Central Time Location: Gaston A, COABE, Dallas, TX Presenter(s): Kate Moran (Center for Applied Linguistics) Mathilda Reckford (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: Aligned to OCTAE's new NRS standards, this presentation equips adult English educators with practical strategies for ... Read more

COABE 2025 Conference Presentation—Test Disposal 101: Assessment Industry Gold Standards and Tips from Practitioners

Test Disposal 101: Assessment Industry Gold Standards and Tips from Practitioners Date & Time: April 1, 2025 | 4:50–6:00 p.m. Central Time Location: Moreno A, COABE, Dallas, TX Presenter(s): Anna Zilberberg (Center for Applied Linguistics) Amya McKoy (Center for Applied Linguistics) Elyssa Sun (Center for Applied Linguistics) Olga Escamilla (Texas A&M University–TCALL) Description: Recent calls for increased ... Read more

COABE 2025 Conference Presentation— Stepping into the Future of Adult English Oral Proficiency Assessment: BEST Plus 3.0

Stepping into the Future of Adult English Oral Proficiency Assessment: BEST Plus 3.0 Date & Time: April 2, 2025 | 12:20–1:30 p.m. Central Time Location: Sanger B, COABE, Dallas, TX Presenter(s): Anna Zilberberg (Center for Applied Linguistics) Elyssa Sun (Center for Applied Linguistics) Amya McKoy (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: Recent calls for increased rigor in adult ... Read more