This workshop is designed to help participants develop and deliver CAL SIOP Model lessons in bilingual and dual language settings.  

Educators and coaches serving bi/multilingual learners will learn about and practice using the eight components of the SIOP Model to effectively teach language and content while addressing the three pillars of dual language programs: bilingualism and biliteracy, high academic achievement, and socio-cultural competence. The workshop will include a variety of activities, including demonstrations, simulations and explanations, small-group tasks, and the creation of activities and lessons. The workshop will encourage reflection needed for each teacher to adapt the CAL SIOP methods to their own unique circumstances. No prior knowledge of the SIOP Model is required for participation. 

Objectives: 

• Develop effective content, language, and cultural objectives 

• Create activities for vocabulary development and background building 

• Scaffold language for content learning 

• Explore ways to compare and contrast (bridge) languages 

• Design interactive activities that promote the use of language models 

• Design assessments for language learners and assess tasks from the perspective of students learning in two languages 

Agenda 

June 16, 2027 |10:00 am- 4:00 pm ET 

• Welcome 

• CAL SIOP through a DLE Lens 

• Lesson Preparation: Content, Language, and Cultural Objectives 

• Building Background: Vocabulary Development and Activating Prior Knowledge  

• Comprehensible Input: Scaffolding Language for Content Learning 

• Closing and Next Steps 

June 17, 2027 |10:00 am- 4:00 pm ET 

• Welcome 

• Strategies: Bridging Languages through Contrastive Analysis 

• Interaction: Designing Activities that Promote Language Use and Language Models 

• Practice, Application, and Lesson Delivery 

• Review and Assessment: Evaluating Language Learners in Two Languages  

• Closing  

Cost

• Early bird pricing (individual): $700 per person if registered by May 26, 2027
• Standard individual rate: $750 per person for registrations after May 26, 2027
• Groups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $700 per person
• Cost includes all digital training materials* and one-year access to course content
• Register early—space is limited
• Registration closes on May 26, 2027

Cost includes the following materials*:

• A downloadable workshop packet with practical tools and strategies to foster a welcoming environment for newcomer students
• Access to a curated collection of digital activities and classroom-ready resources

Venue

This institute will be held fully online, combining interactive live Zoom sessions.

Certificate of Completion

Participants will earn a CAL SIOP Educator digital badge issued through the Credly platform, recognizing full participation and engagement in the institute. This badge serves as a verifiable digital credential that can be shared across professional networks and includes metadata outlining the scope of learning. 

CAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development.

For questions about digital badging at CAL, contact us at credentialing@cal.org or call 202-362-0700, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET.

Policies

Registration

Seats are confirmed only after payment is received. To register, please complete the online form and have the participant’s names, titles, schools, and emails ready (for group registrations). Early registration is recommended, as space is limited.

 Payment

CAL accepts credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx), checks, and purchase orders. Credit card payments confirm registration immediately. For POs or checks, seats are tentatively held until payment is received. Upload POs during registration or email them to payables@cal.org. Mail checks to:

Center for Applied Linguistics
Accounts Receivable
4646 40th Street NW
Washington, DC 20016

A $15 fee applies for returned checks.

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel and receive a full refund up to 3 weeks before the institute by emailing solutions@cal.org. After that, refunds are not available, but you may request materials by mail, transfer to a future institute, or substitute another participant up to 3 days before the start date.

CAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, full refunds will be issued.

Fair Use of Materials

Participants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed.

Questions?

If you have questions, please contact us via email at solutions@cal.org or call 202-362-0700, Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm Eastern Time.