Spanish-English Biliteracy Instruction: Foundations

October 28–30 and November 1, 4 and 5, 2024 Enhance your knowledge of linguistic differences between Spanish and English and their impact on language and literacy instruction for emergent multilingual learners! Participants will learn research-based strategies for effective language and literacy instruction in programs where content is delivered in Spanish and English, such as dual ... Read more

Newcomers in Your School: Cultural Connections and Instructional Strategies

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 three-day virtual institute providing practical resources for building a welcoming environment, both socially and instructionally, for all students. LEARN MORE  

CAL SIOP Training of Trainers: Advanced Coaching Strategies

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 for this engaging 2025 online version of our CAL SIOP TOT. LEARN MORE  

Spanish-English Biliteracy Instruction: Advanced

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 repertoires! This new institute is designed to help participants deepen their knowledge about similarities and differences between Spanish and English and enhance their biliteracy instruction ... Read more

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

CAL Spanish-English Biliteracy Instruction (¡en español!): Foundations

April 7–10 and 14–15, 2025 Cómo fomentar el desarrollo de la lengua y lectoescritura: Diferencias lingüísticas entre el español y el inglés y su impacto en la enseñanza de la lengua y lectoescritura bilingüe This interactive institute, formerly known as the Spanish Language and Literacy institute, is designed to provide participants with research-based, effective methods ... Read more