WIDA ACCESS Standards Experts Review
August–September 2025
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Student Oral Proficiency Assessment (SOPA) Workshop for PK-8 Mandarin Chinese Teachers!
The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) and the Assessment and Evaluation Language Resource Center (AELRC) are excited to announce their upcoming Student Oral Proficiency Assessment (SOPA) workshop for PK-8 Mandarin … Read more
World Language Program Articulation Survey
Are you: If so, we want to hear from you! The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) invites you to share your thoughts and experiences with world language education in a … Read more
Center for Applied Linguistics Statement on the Executive Order Designating English as the Official Language of the United States
The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) opposes the U.S. Presidential Executive Order issued on March 1, 2025, which designates English as the official language of the United States. This action … Read more
Applications Open for the English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) program!
What is EHLS? EHLS trains native speakers of critical languages in advanced English and career skills. Program graduates are effective communicators and strong candidates for federal jobs. After the eight-month … Read more
Request for Proposals (RFP)
The Center for Applied Linguistics is seeking proposals for audit and tax services. This proposal is requested for a three year period beginning October 1, 2025. Read requirements in the … Read more
Opinion Piece by CAL President
CAL President and CEO Diep Nguyen, Ph.D., wrote an opinion editorial for a recent issue of Language Magazine. The piece, titled Visions for 2025: Multilingual Experiences Matter, highlights the benefits of … Read more
LAIR Team Launches SOPA Training
CAL is excited to announce the launch of the new Student Oral Proficiency Assessment (SOPA) Training Program! This free, online self-access training program can train educators in any world language … Read more
WIDA ACCESS Writing Tryouts
WIDA ACCESS Writing Tryouts December 9–20, 2024 The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is pleased to announce a new round of WIDA ACCESS Writing Tryouts, which will take place December … Read more
Key Check Reviewers
February 5-16, 2024
