Design practical, hands-on activities for English learners to be successful within rigorous content instruction while exploring the academic language and literacy practices of the 21st century classroom. Academic language is so much more than vocabulary. Please join us for this engaging two-day institute designed to increase understanding and provide practical resources regarding the instruction of ... Read more
Learn research-based strategies to provide effective language and literacy instruction in Spanish in developmental and transitional bilingual, dual language and immersion education programs. This interactive institute provides effective methodologies for teaching academic language and literacy in Spanish to students in K-5 in a wide variety of programs where Spanish is the language of instruction. Classroom ... Read more
This powerful discussion will include hot topics such as the Language of Inclusion and Equity, Language Practices for Inclusion and Equity and robust discussions on eliminating language oppression with both technocratic solutions and shifts in mindset. Speakers: Anthony Tassi Dr. Katherine Moran Registration Please click here to register.Â
Click here for registration information. La Cosecha 2021 will be a hybrid event, comprising both an in-person conference and a virtual conference. The exciting speaker line-up includes CAL's Board Member Kathy Escamilla, PhD and more. La Cosecha 2021 will feature:​ 200+ professional presentations and workshops designed to support two-way and one-way immersion, developmental bilingual, and heritage/tribal language ... Read more
The must-attend language education event of the year—ACTFL 2021 Virtual—is coming November 19–21. This year’s online event will feature the same great programming you’ve grown accustomed to, as well as some new features that we hope will impress. We are still excited to feature our three keynote speakers: Omekonga Dibinga, Marcia Tate, and Shiza Shahid. ... Read more
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 to distinguish between typical second language development and the needs of students who may demonstrate academic difficulties or possible disabilities ... Read more