November 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2024 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. LEARN MORE
Pre-Conference Institute Focusing on Similarities and Differences Between Spanish and English to Promote Students’ Metalinguistic Awareness Facilitator:  Igone Arteagoitia, Center for Applied Linguistics, Dual Language and Multilingual Education Date: November 13, 2024 This session will provide participants with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of Spanish and English language systems and structures, and examine similarities and ... Read more
December 2–5 and 9–10, 2024 Learn SIOP methods for meeting the three pillars of dual language education: bilingualism and biliteracy, high academic achievement, and sociocultural competence! LEARN MORE
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
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
January 22, 29, and February 5, 2025 Learn effective strategies and activities to develop English learners’ literacy skills as they develop language proficiency. LEARN MORE
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
Centering Multilingual Learners to Ensure Equity in Literacy Instruction: Integrating Research, Policy, and Practice Date & Time:Â February 19, 2025 | 2:40 PM Location:Â Techwood Room Presenters: Ester de Jong (University of Colorado-Denver) Martha Hernandez (Californians Together) Diep Nguyen (Center for Applied Linguistics) Julie Sugarman (Migration Policy Institute) Description: "States and districts face challenges implementing literacy policies ... Read more
Federal Policy Perspectives on Multilingualism Date & Time: February 20, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM Location: Inman RM Presenters: Amalia Chamorro (Director of Educational Policy Project/Unidos ) Diep Nguyen (CEO/President- CAL) Andrea Senteno ( Regional Counsel/MALDEF). Description: “Join a special session with national partners of the Hispanic Education Coalition to hear about the ... Read more
Supporting General Education Educators Serving Multilingual Students Through Multifaceted Professional Development Date & Time: February 20, 2025 | 2:20 PM Location: Hanover E Presenter(s): Marybelle Marrero-Colón (Center for Applied Linguistics) Kia Johnson (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: Research has shown that well-trained professionals improve the quality of education through continual refinement of best practices (Zepeda, 2013), yet ... Read more
Keeping Schools Safe for Learning: Advocating for Multilingual Learners' Right to Education Date & Time: February 20, 2025 | 6:00–6:45 PM Location: Regency V Presenter(s): Julie Sugarman (Migration Policy Institute) Amalia Chamorro (UnidosUS) Convener & Moderator: Diep Nguyen (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: Across the country, educators and advocates are working to keep schools a safe space for ... Read more
Gamify Academic Language: Classic Games with a Twist Date & Time: February 20, 2025 | 1:20–2:10 PM Location: Embassy A Presenter: Maria Cieslak (CAL) Description: "Explore an innovative approach to learning on gamifying academic language through classic games with a twist. Experience how games like Tic Tac Toe, Uno, Dice, and Jenga can be transformed into powerful educational ... Read more
