Enhance your knowledge and use of the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model to support classroom instruction for Multilingual learners at your school or district. Please join us for this engaging online version of our CAL SIOP Overview.
Institute Details
This multi-day comprehensive and interactive workshop is designed to help participants plan and deliver CAL SIOP Model lessons for linguistically and culturally diverse students.
PreK-12 teachers will learn and practice implementing the eight research-based components of the SIOP Model to teach language and content effectively. The Institute will include a variety of activities, including demonstrations, simulations and explanations, small-group tasks, video classroom observations, and the creation of activities and lessons. The workshop will encourage reflection needed for each teacher to adapt the CAL SIOP methods to their content area, grade level, student proficiency levels, program models, and school initiatives.
The SIOP for Educators: Foundations Institute is designed for those with little to no working knowledge of the SIOP Model. Participants will review the components of the SIOP Model and acquire knowledge and skills to help PreK-12 or adult education teachers better integrate content and language instruction for multilingual learners.
Reflecting upon the eight major components of sheltered instruction, the SIOP Model provides a framework for teachers to plan integrated language and content lessons. Used as a lesson planning framework, it ensures that the features of effective instruction critical for language learners are present in all lessons. This workshop series will include a variety of activities such as jigsaw/partner readings, mini lessons on language acquisition, small group lesson planning, video demonstrations, and hands-on activities that can be adapted for the classroom. Educators will either individually or collaboratively plan lessons specific to their classrooms. Administrators, coaches, and teachers are encouraged to attend as a team.
Based on an interactive flipped classroom model, this cohort will participate in both synchronous and asynchronous online learning.
The synchronous portion will entail participants attending four 4.5-hour live online sessions. Through an asynchronous, self-paced format, participants will complete online activities that supplement the presentations. They will listen to recorded mini lectures, read relevant research articles, watch classroom videos of SIOP lessons, apply what they learn to their lesson plans, and interact with other participants through discussion boards and blog posts. Participants will have the opportunity to meet online with CAL facilitators weekly to discuss best practices in SIOP lesson planning, network with other educators from schools around the world, and receive individual/small group coaching from a CAL PD facilitator. Teachers will develop a complete SIOP Lesson plan to use as a model for future planning.
This is the right strand for those who:
- Have limited or little experience with the SIOP Model and would like a review of the eight components and 30 features
- May have attended a SIOP workshop in the past, but would like to prepare to teach others about the SIOP Model
- Are available once a week between June 2 and 28, 2026, for the synchronous sessions and to complete approximately 1 hour of self-paced assignments per week (as determined by the instructor)
- Note: Each participant must have their own device for the virtual presentation. Multiple individuals on one device will not be accommodated.
Please note: this institute is not intended for those with extensive SIOP Model knowledge. Contact CAL about the SIOP Training of Trainers or other workshops that we can bring to your school or district. Email CAL with any questions you may have about our offerings.
Agenda
June 2, 2026: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30–3:00 p.m. ET
- Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
- SIOP Overview
- Lesson Preparation Component
- Content and Language Objectives
- Meaningful Activities
- Adapting Materials
- Collaborative Lesson Planning
June 9, 2026: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30–3:00 p.m. ET
- Building Background Component
- Links to Student Backgrounds
- Emphasizing Key Vocabulary
- Comprehensible Input Component
- Enhancing Comprehension
- Differentiating Comprehensible Input Techniques
- Collaborative Lesson Planning
June 16, 2026: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30–3:00 p.m. ET
- Strategies Component
- Learner Strategies (cognitive, metacognitive, language learning, and socio-affective)
- Scaffolding Techniques
- Higher Order Questioning
- Interaction Component
- Teacher/Student and Student/Student Interaction
- Translanguaging vs. Translating
- Collaborative Lesson Planning
June 23, 2026: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30–3:00 p.m. ET
- Practice & Application Component
- Academic Language Opportunities
- Integrating the Four Language Domains
- Lesson Delivery Component
- Student Engagement
- Pacing and Differentiation
- Review & Assessment Component
- Comprehensive Review of Key Vocabulary and Concepts
- Providing Feedback
- Assessing Student Comprehension
- Collaborative Lesson Planning
Self-Paced Content
- Between June 2 and 28, 2026, participants will be expected to complete approximately 4 hours of various assignments and prepare a sample SIOP lesson plan to share with the cohort of participants.
Schedule
- There will be four 4.5-hour synchronous mini-workshop sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30–3:00 p.m. ET on June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026.
- Note: Due to the variety of participants joining us from across and outside the U.S., all workshops will be held using Eastern Time (ET). Although recordings will be available to view each session, these may not be used as a substitute for live participation.
- Level 2 (extra 4 hours), Level 3 (extra 6 hours): For the self-paced, asynchronous content, participants should plan for approximately 1-1.5 hours per week between June 2 and 28, 2026, for higher-level badges.
Cost
- Early bird pricing (individual): $1,265 per person if registered by May 5, 2026
- Standard individual rate: $1,470 per person for registrations after May 5, 2026
- Groups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $1,265 per person
- Cost includes all digital training materials and one-year access to course content
- Register early—space is limited
- Registration closes on May 12, 2026
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 online through a combination of interactive online web conferences and self-paced assignments to be completed in CAL’s online learning platform.
Certificate of Completion
Participants will earn a Level 1 CAL SIOP Educator digital badge for 22 hours of participation 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
To reserve your seat for this institute, please complete the online registration process. Please be aware that your seat at the workshop will only be confirmed once payment is received. If you are registering multiple participants, please have the names, titles, schools, and email addresses available before you begin the registration process. We encourage you to register as soon as possible, as many workshops fill up quickly.
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
Individuals who have completed CAL training and workshops have permission from CAL to use materials while providing professional development to educators in their schools or school districts. These materials cannot be used to deliver fee-based services. Email CAL if you have questions about the use of CAL materials.
Questions?
If you have questions, please email us at solutions@cal.org or call 202-362-0700, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
