Center for Applied Linguistics

Conference Presentation: Languaging, Tansculturalism, and Identity in Dual Language Education
2026-06-05 11:00 - 11:50 (America/New_York)
“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 scenarios where intentional languaging practices support language development, metalinguistic awareness and transculturalism. Designed for dual language teachers, coaches, and administrators, this session directly addresses the three pillars of dual language education in CAL’s Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education.

CAL Literacy: A Comprehensive Approach to Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-23
📚 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 for multilingual learners
✨ Oral language development and literacy connections
✨ Cross-linguistic transfer & metalinguistic awareness
✨ Culturally and linguistically sustaining literacy practices
✨ Systems-level and classroom planning grounded in students’ linguistic assets
✨ Practical strategies ready for immediate implementation
Ideal for educators in:
✔ General education
✔ ESL/EL programs
✔ Bilingual and dual language settings
✔ Literacy coaching and instructional leadership
✔ District curriculum, assessment, and multilingual learner support
🎓 Participants receive a digital badge recognizing 22 hours of professional learning and engagement.
🔗 Learn more and register: https://solutions.cal.org/event/cal-literacy-comprehensive-approach-to-literacy-instruction
Seats are limited. Join educators from across the country in advancing equitable, high-quality literacy instruction for multilingual learners.
