Event: TESOL Conference 2026 Location: 150 DEF at the Salt Palace Convention Center Date & Time: March 26, 2026 |1:00 PM Session Format: Presentation Presenter(s):    Marybelle Marrero-Colón (Center for Applied Linguistics)    Carmen De La Cruz Scales (Carlin Springs Elementary School) This presentation showcases one school’s journey toward capacity building. By focusing on ... Read more
Event: TESOL Convention 2026 Location: Ballroom F at the Salt Palace Convention Center Date & Time: March 26, 2026 | 2:30 PM Session Format: Presentation Presenter(s):    Marybelle Marrero-Colón (Center for Applied Linguistics)    Kia Johnson (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description:  This session explores how literacy instruction can be meaningful and fun through ... Read more
Event: TESOL Convention 2026 Location: Ballroom F at the Salt Palace Convention Center Date & Time: March 27, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Session Format: Presentation Presenter(s): Â Â Â Diep Nguyen(Center for Applied Linguistics) Â Â Â Kia Johnson (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description:Â This session explores how literacy instruction can be meaningful and ... Read more
“Hyperparameter Optimization for Neural Network-Based IRT in Constrained Settings" Event: NCME Annual Meeting Date: Thursday, April 9, 9:45 AM ET – 10:45 AM ET Session Format: Presentation Presenters:    Seong Eun Hong Description: This study investigates hyperparameter optimization in neural network-based IRT estimation. Using simulation with varying item pool sizes, iterations, and tuning strategies, results ... Read more
“Implementing Multilingual Multimodal Classroom Assessment Activities: Evidence from Elementary School Science" Event: NCME Annual Meeting Date: Thursday, April 9, 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM Session Format: Presentation Presenters:    Keira Ballantyne Amy Burden    Brittany York Description: Multilingual students in K-12 settings are learning and being assessed in content areas while still in the process of ... Read more
“A Holistic Model for Developing an Early Childhood English Language Proficiency Assessment" Event: NCME Annual Meeting Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Session Format: Presentation Location: Silver Lake A Presenters:    Yu Lan Su (Center for Applied Linguistics)    Aubrey Sahouria (Center for Applied Linguistics)    Jasmine Tsai, Yamei Wang ... Read more
“From Support to Independence Fading Scaffolds in the Science Classroom" Event: NSTA 2026 Conference Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2026 | 9:20 AM Session Format: Presentation Location: Platinum Ballroom 2 Presenters:    Maria Cieslak (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: Multilingual learners often need extra support to fully engage with science content, but the goal is independence. In ... Read more
“It Takes A Village: Bringing Multicultural Funds of Knowledge into the Science Classroom" Event: NSTA 2026 Conference Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2026 | 10:40 AM Session Format: Presentation Location: Platinum Ballroom 3 Presenters:    Brittany York (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: This session will present theoretical viewpoints and research, including the federally-funded M2-Si grant, that illuminate ... Read more
“STEM, AI, and the Multilingual Mind: Navigating Digital Culture Shock in the Classroom" Event: NSTA 2026 Conference Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2026 | 1:20 PM Session Format: Presentation Location: 153 North Building Presenters:   Maria Cieslak (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: As digital tools and AI rapidly transform STEM education, multilingual learners face unique challenges that go ... Read more
“Languaging and Transculturalism in Dual Language Education Event: Chicago Public Schools Dual Language Conference Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM Session Format: Presentation Presenters:    Analleli Hernández (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: How do we leverage students' full linguistic repertoires to deepen content learning and strengthen their biliteracy trajectory? This session examines classroom ... Read more
📚 Strengthen literacy instruction for multilingual learners this summer with CAL’s newest virtual institute! 📅 July 20–23, 2026 🕘 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM ET 💻 Virtual Institute This 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. Participants will explore: ✨ Comprehensive literacy instruction ... Read more
Scoring Superstars! Scoring WIDA ACCESS for Kindergarten Speaking/Writing Responses Event: 2026 WIDA Conference Date:Â Friday, September 17, 2026Â | 11:30 AM ET Session Format: Presentation Presenters: Gina DiBella (Center for Applied Linguistics) Christy Shepherd (Center for Applied Linguistics) Beth Devito (WIDA) Marcy Olson (WIDA) Description:Â Do you want to learn more about scoring WIDA ACCESS for ... Read more
