PreK-12 DL teachers and coaches will learn about, and practice using, the eight components of the SIOP Model to effectively teach language and content while addressing the three pillars of DL programs: bilingualism and biliteracy, high academic achievement, and socio-cultural competence. The Institute will include a variety of activities, including demonstrations, simulations and explanations, small-group ... Read more

What have we learned about “digital equity” during this school year? What practices can we keep –and shed—that will continue to advance digital equity and language justice? What will language education look like in your school in 2022? As the Center for Applied Linguistics wraps up its webinar series for 2021, Research to Policy: Critical ... Read more

Visit the Website CAL Presentations Features of Dual Language Education in High Achieving Programs Igone Arteagoitia, PhD PCI: CAL SIOP for Dual Language Programs: Developing Language and Content in Two Languages Lisa Tabaku Scaffolding and Interaction: Two Critical Components of Successful DL Instruction Lisa Tabaku The Guiding Principles and the Critical Third Pillar: Socio-Cultural Competence Lisa Tabaku,

CAL Presentations Creating Safe Spaces for Diverse Populations: How to be Culturally Humble From Words to Stories: Reading Comprehension vis-a-vis Vocabulary Instruction

This comprehensive and interactive institute is designed to help participants develop and deliver SIOP Model professional development as coaches or other instructional leadership roles. The Advanced institute is designed for those participants who have prior knowledge of SIOP and are supporting teachers in their implementation of the model. In this institute, participants will review and ... Read more

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Learn effective strategies and activities to increase your newcomer students’ inclusion and learning in the classroom Please join CAL for this engaging and interactive two-day virtual institute providing practical resources for building a welcoming environment, both socially and instructionally, for all students. Given the increasing tide of newcomer youth entering U.S. schools, it is critical ... Read more