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Upcoming Institutes
CAL SIOP Training of Trainers Institute: Foundations
October 2, 16, 23 and 30, 2023 | Enhance your Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model knowledge to support the delivery of effective professional...
Read MoreLeading Dual Language Programs for Student Success
October 9–12 and 16–17, 2023 Learn how to enhance or develop your dual language program based on the seven research-based strands of effective dual...
Read MoreEnglish Learners and Effective Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Strategies
November 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2023 Learn to distinguish between typical second language development and the needs of students who may demonstrate academic...
Read MoreLanguage and Literacy Instruction for Spanish/English Emergent Bilingual Learners
November 13–16 and 20–21, 2023 Language and Literacy Instruction for Spanish/English Emergent Bilingual Learners: Linguistic Differences between Spanish and English and their Impact on...
Read MoreNewcomers in Your School: Cultural Connections and Instructional Strategies
December 4, 11 and 18, 2023 Learn effective strategies and activities to increase your newcomer students’ inclusion and learning in the classroom. REGISTER HERE...
Read MoreCAL SIOP Training of Trainers Institute: Advanced Coaching Strategies
January 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2024 Learn effective strategies for providing job-embedded support for teachers implementing the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model...
Read MoreCAL SIOP for Dual Language Programs: Developing Academic Language and Content in Two Languages
January 9–11 and January 16–18, 2024 (six two-hour sessions) Foundations of CAL SIOP for Dual Language Programs: Developing Academic Language and Content in Two...
Read MoreSpanish Language and Literacy Institute (en español)
February 5–8 and 12 & 13, 2024 Taller de lengua y lectoescritura en español | Spanish Language and Literacy Institute (¡en español!) Cómo fomentar el...
Read MoreTeaching Reading to Students Learning English: Direct Strategies
February 14, 21, and 28, 2024 Learn effective strategies and activities to develop English learners’ literacy skills as they develop greater language proficiency. Please...
Read MoreEnglish Learners and Effective Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Strategies
April 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2024 | Learn to distinguish between typical second language development and the needs of students who may demonstrate...
Read MoreLanguage and Literacy Instruction for Spanish/English Emergent Bilingual Learners
April 22–25 and 29 & 30, 2024 Language and Literacy Instruction for Spanish/English Emergent Bilingual Learners: Linguistic Differences between Spanish and English and Their...
Read MoreNewcomers in Your School: Cultural Connections and Instructional Strategies
May 1, 8 and 15, 2024 Learn effective strategies and activities to increase your newcomer students’ inclusion and learning in the classroom. REGISTER HERE...
Read MoreCAL SIOP for Dual Language Programs: Developing Academic Language and Content in Two Languages
Monday–Thursday, May 13–16, and Monday & Tuesday, May 20 & 21, 2024 (six two-hour sessions) Foundations of CAL SIOP for Dual Language Programs: Developing...
Read MoreSpanish Language and Literacy Institute (en Español)
June 3 & 4, and June 6, 2024 Taller de lengua y lectoescritura en español. Cómo fomentar el desarrollo de la lectoescritura en español:...
Read MoreEnglish Learners and Effective Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Strategies
July 11, 18, 25, and August 1, 2024 Learn to distinguish between typical second language development and the needs of students who may demonstrate...
Read MoreLeading Dual Language Programs for Student Success
August 6–8, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with a one-hour break each day Learn how to enhance or develop your dual...
Read MoreNewcomers in Your School: Cultural Connections and Instructional Strategies
August 14, 21 and 28, 2024 Learn effective strategies and activities to increase your newcomer students’ inclusion and learning in the classroom. REGISTER HERE...
Read MoreCAL SIOP Overview
September 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2024 Improve your understanding and application of the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model to support classroom instruction...
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