Language and Literacy Instruction for Spanish/English Emergent Bilingual Learners

Learn effective, research-based methods for teaching academic language and literacy to students in grades K-8 in both Spanish and English. Institute Overview Participants will learn research-based strategies for effective literacy instruction in programs where content is delivered in Spanish and English, such as dual language bilingual and transitional bilingual education programs. This interactive institute is designed to provide participants with research-based, effective methods for teaching academic ... Read more

Spanish Literacy Institute (¡en español!): Fostering Spanish Language and Literacy Development

LEARN RESEARCH-BASED STRATEGIES TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN SPANISH IN DEVELOPMENTAL AND TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL, DUAL LANGUAGE AND IMMERSION EDUCATION PROGRAMS. Participants will learn research-based strategies for effective literacy instruction in programs where content is delivered in Spanish and English, such as dual language bilingual and transitional bilingual education programs. This interactive institute is designed to provide participants with research-based, effective methods ... Read more

Spanish Literacy Institute (¡en español!): Fostering Spanish Language and Literacy Development

Learn research-based strategies to provide effective language and literacy instruction in Spanish in developmental and transitional bilingual, dual language and immersion education programs. Institute Overview   Participants will learn research-based strategies for effective literacy instruction in programs where content is delivered in Spanish and English, such as dual language bilingual and transitional bilingual education programs. This interactive institute is designed to provide participants with research-based, effective ... Read more

CAL SIOP Training of Trainers Institute: Advanced Coaching Strategies

Learn effective strategies for providing job-embedded support for teachers implementing the SIOP Model in your schools. 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 ... Read more

The Path to Language Justice: A Conversation on the Strategic Role of Plain Language

The Research to Policy Webinar series continues with the latest exciting installment. Over the past two decades, we’ve seen major progress on language access in health care across the country. It’s time to take stock and assess where we are: on the path to language justice or have we simply achieved greater compliance with state ... Read more

Newcomers in Your School: Cultural Connections and Instructional Strategies

Learn effective strategies and activities to increase your newcomer students’ inclusion and learning in the classroom 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, ... Read more

Leading Dual Language Programs for Student Success

September 12-16 and 22 | Learn how to enhance or develop your dual language program based on the 7 research-based strands of effective dual language education in the Guiding Principles.  Sign up with your leadership team and work collaboratively to make your dual language program the best it can be! This 15-hour synchronous institute, guided ... Read more

Leading Dual Language Programs for Student Success

September 12-16 and 22 | Learn how to enhance or develop your dual language program based on the 7 research-based strands of effective dual language education in the Guiding Principles.  Sign up with your leadership team and work collaboratively to make your dual language program the best it can be! This 15-hour synchronous institute, guided ... Read more

WIDA Annual Conference 2022

A Conference by Teachers, for Teachers The WIDA Annual Conference is the premier event for educators of kindergarten through grade 12 multilingual learners, giving educators from around the globe the opportunity to share best practices and discover innovative classroom strategies. The in-person conference will take place September 28-30, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky at the Kentucky International Convention Center. In addition to ... Read more

English Learners and Effective Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Strategies

October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th | Learn to distinguish between typical second language development and the needs of students who may demonstrate academic difficulties or possible disabilities and develop a proactive plan for effective classroom interventions to promote student success. The Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) process is designed to assist in the identification of ... Read more

CAL SIOP Training of Trainers Institute: Foundations

October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th | Enhance your Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model knowledge to support delivery of effective professional development workshops at your school or district. Please join us for this engaging online version of our CAL SIOP TOT. This comprehensive and interactive institute is designed to help participants develop and deliver SIOP ... Read more