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SUMMARY:CAL Spanish-English Biliteracy Instruction (¡en español!): Advanced
DESCRIPTION:Cómo fomentar el desarrollo de la lengua y lectoescritura: Diferencias lingüísticas entre el español y el inglés y su impacto en la enseñanza de la lengua y lectoescritura bilingüe \nThis interactive institute\, formerly known as the Spanish Language and Literacy institute\, is designed to provide participants with research-based\, effective methods for teaching academic language and literacy to students in grades K-8 in programs where students can learn in Spanish and English. Classroom practices are framed by an understanding of how Spanish and English linguistic features are the same and different. \nThe 12-hour institute will provide both live (synchronous) and on-your-own (asynchronous) online learning and take place over several days. It will include: \n\nWorkshop/webinar sessions with CAL facilitators to understand and discuss effective practice as well as network with other educators with similar priorities\nA culminating project in which participants plan a lesson based on what they have learned\n\nInstitute Objectives \nParticipants will be able to \n\nexplain why knowledge of the systems is important for teaching in bilingual settings\nidentify systems and structures of Spanish as compared with English\ndescribe cross-linguistic practices\nuse methods for teaching students the similarities and differences between languages to promote metalinguistic awareness\n\nCurriculum Overview \nThe following provides an overview of the institute topics. Practical classroom-based instructional strategies are embedded throughout the presentation. All materials will be available electronically each day of the institute\, including the daily presentation handout\, activities\, and resource links. \nThe Context for Spanish Language and Literacy Instruction \n\nParticipant introductions\nThe Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education (3rd edition)\nCurrent trends in the research on biliteracy instruction in the U.S. educational context\nUnderstanding the value for students of comparing and contrasting Spanish and English\n\nDeveloping Awareness of Similarities and Differences between Spanish and English \n\nBuilding metalinguistic awareness to promote cross-linguistic transfer\nExamining similarities and differences between the languages related to\n\nPragmatics (discourse level language)\nSyntax (sentence structure)\nSemantics (words and word parts\, cognates)\nPhonology and orthography (sound-letter correspondences)\n\n\nAssessing language production holistically\n\nSchedule\nDay 1: Tuesday\, September 1\, 2026 | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm ET \n\nThe Context for Language and Literacy Instruction in a Spanish/English Dual Language Program\nDeveloping Awareness of Similarities and Differences between Spanish and English – Part I\n\nDay 2: Wednesday\, September 2\, 2026 | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm ET \n\nDeveloping Awareness of Similarities and Differences between Spanish and English – Part II\nDeveloping Awareness of Similarities and Differences between Spanish and English – Part III\n\nDay 3: Thursday\, September 3\, 2026 | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm ET \n\nDeveloping Awareness of Similarities and Differences between Spanish and English – Part IV\nAssessing Writing Holistically and Project Presentations\n\nSelf-Paced Content \nThe institute will include a 3-hour self-paced assignment. \nCost\n\nEarly bird pricing (individual): $720 per person if registered by August 18\, 2026\nStandard individual rate: $780 per person for registrations after August 18\, 2026\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $720 per person\nCost includes all digital training materials and one-year access to course content\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on August 25\, 2026\n\nVenue\nThis Institute will be held online. \nCertificate of Completion\nParticipants will earn a CAL Credly Digital badge and certificate for 15 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.  Participants who choose not to complete the on-own assignment but attend all sessions will receive a certificate for 12 hours. \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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 \nParticipants who choose not to complete the on-own assignment but attend all sessions will receive a certificate for 12 hours. \nPolicies\nRegistration \nTo 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 name\, title\, school\, 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. \nPayment \nCAL 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:  \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW \nWashington\, DC 20016 \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks.  \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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.  \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued.   \nFair Use of Materials\nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed.  \nQuestions?\nIf you have questions\, please contact us via email at solutions@cal.org or call 202-362-0700\, Monday-Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/cal-spanish-english-biliteracy-instruction-en-espanol-advanced-sept26/
CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Dual Language Education,CAL Institutes - Featured Events,Calendar of Events,Solutions Featured Events,Solutions Institutes & Events,SP/EN Biliteracy Instruction (en español): Advanced
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SUMMARY:CAL SIOP for Educators: Foundations
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInstitute Details\nBy joining the four-day virtual CAL SIOP for Educators: Foundations institute\, build your confidence in planning and delivering lessons that effectively integrate language development with content instruction. This interactive professional learning experience introduces educators to the research-based CAL SIOP Model and provides practical strategies for meeting the needs of multilingual learners across grade levels and content areas. \nDesigned for educators who are new to CAL SIOP\, the institute offers a comprehensive overview of its eight components\, with opportunities to apply them through demonstrations\, video analysis\, small-group tasks\, and lesson planning. Participants will reflect on how to adapt CAL SIOP strategies for their specific content area\, grade level\, student population\, and school initiatives. \nBetween sessions\, participants will complete approximately four hours of facilitator-assigned asynchronous tasks to deepen their learning. The institute follows a flipped classroom model\, encouraging collaboration with peers and CAL facilitators while building a ready-to-use CAL SIOP lesson plan \nLearning Outcomes \nParticipants will: \n\nGain a foundational understanding of the eight components of the CAL SIOP Model\nLearn strategies to support second language acquisition through lesson planning and delivery\nObserve and analyze model SIOP lessons through video examples\nCreate their own content-based SIOP lesson plans tailored to their classroom\nCollaborate with peers and receive facilitator feedback in a supportive cohort model\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis institute is ideal for PreK–12 educators and school-based teams who are new to the SIOP Model or seeking a refresher on its eight components. Coaches\, specialists\, and administrators supporting multilingual learners are also encouraged to attend. \n Questions? Email CAL with any questions you may have about our offerings. \nAgenda\nSeptember 1\, 2026: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30–3:00 p.m. ET \n\nIntroduction to Second Language Acquisition\nSIOP Overview\nLesson Preparation Component\n\nContent and Language Objectives\nMeaningful Activities\nAdapting Materials\n\n\nCollaborative Lesson Planning\n\nSeptember 8\, 2026: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30–3:00 p.m. ET \n\nBuilding Background Component\n\nLinks to Student Backgrounds\nEmphasizing Key Vocabulary\n\n\nComprehensible Input Component\n\nEnhancing Comprehension\nDifferentiating Comprehensible Input Techniques\n\n\nCollaborative Lesson Planning\n\nSeptember 15\, 2026: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30–3:00 p.m. ET \n\nStrategies Component\n\nLearner Strategies (cognitive\, metacognitive\, language learning\, and socio-affective)\nScaffolding Techniques\nHigher Order Questioning\n\n\nInteraction Component\n\nTeacher/Student and Student/Student Interaction\nTranslanguaging vs. Translating\n\n\nCollaborative Lesson Planning\n\nSeptember 22\, 2026: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30–3:00 p.m. ET \n\nPractice & Application Component\n\nAcademic Language Opportunities\nIntegrating the Four Language Domains\n\n\nLesson Delivery Component\n\nStudent Engagement\nPacing and Differentiation\n\n\nReview & Assessment Component\n\nComprehensive Review of Key Vocabulary and Concepts\nProviding Feedback\nAssessing Student Comprehension\n\n\nCollaborative Lesson Planning\n\nSelf-Paced Content \n\nBetween September 1 and 22\, 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.\n\nSchedule\n\nFour interactive live sessions held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30–3:00 p.m. ET on September 1\, 8\, 15\, and 22\, 2026.\nNote: 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.\nFor the self-paced\, asynchronous content\, participants should plan for approximately an extra 1-1.5 hours per week between September 1 and 22\, 2026 to earn higher-level badges.\n\nCost\n\nEarly bird pricing (individual): $1\,265 per person if registered by Aug 11\, 2026\nStandard individual rate: $1\,470 per person for registrations after Aug 11\, 2026\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $1\,265 per person\nCost includes all digital training materials* and one-year access to course content\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on August 25\, 2026\n\nCost includes the following materials*: \n\nA downloadable workshop packet with practical tools and strategies to foster a welcoming environment for newcomer students\nAccess to a curated collection of digital activities and classroom-ready resources\nCAL Credly Digital Badge\n\nVenue\nThis institute will be held fully online\, combining interactive live Zoom sessions. \nCertificate of Completion\nParticipants will receive 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. \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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. \nPolicies\nRegistration \nSeats 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. \n Payment \nCAL 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: \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20016 \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks. \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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. \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued. \nFair Use of Materials \nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed. \nQuestions? \nIf 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.
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/cal-siop-for-educators-september2026/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,CAL SIOP Overview Institute,Calendar of Events,Institutes Landing Page,Landing Page Featured Events,Solutions Featured Events,Solutions Institutes & Events
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SUMMARY:CAL SIOP for Administrators
DESCRIPTION:Gain the knowledge\, tools\, and insight needed to guide\, monitor\, and strengthen SIOP implementation by aligning your leadership role with teacher professional learning.  \nThis one-day\, interactive virtual institute is designed specifically for administrators and instructional leaders who are supporting teachers engaged in CAL SIOP professional development.  \nThrough a blend of presentations\, discussion\, video analysis\, and guided planning\, participants will deepen their understanding of the CAL SIOP Model and learn how to create systems of support that align with classroom practice and teacher learning.  \nThis institute equips school and district leaders to recognize key features of sheltered instruction\, monitor implementation efforts\, and sustain momentum over time. Leaders will leave with a practical understanding of their role in aligning schoolwide systems with multilingual learner success.  \nLearning Outcomes  \nParticipants will:  \n\nExplore foundational elements of the CAL SIOP Model with a focus on Lesson Preparation\, Strategies\, and Interaction \n\n\nUnderstand how the SIOP Model supports academic language development for multilingual learners \n\n\nLearn how to observe and identify high-quality sheltered instruction in classrooms \n\n\nDiscuss feedback and coaching strategies aligned to SIOP practices \n\n\nReflect on the administrator’s role in sustaining implementation and supporting professional learning \n\nWho Should Attend  \nThis institute is ideal for:  \n\nSchool and district administrators \n\n\nDirectors and supervisors of multilingual learner programs \n\n\nInstructional leaders responsible for professional development or implementation monitoring \n\nQuestions? Email CAL with any questions you may have about our offerings.  \nAgenda  \nSeptember 2\, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. ET  \n\nEnglish Learners and Second Language Acquisition \n\n\nOverview of the SIOP Model \n\n\nLesson Preparation \n\n\nStrategies \n\n\nInteraction \n\n\nReview & Assessment \n\n\nThe Administrator’s Role in SIOP Implementation \n\nSchedule  \n\nOne interactive live session held on September 2\, 2026\, from 9:30 AM–3:00 PM ET (includes scheduled breaks) \n\n\nThis is a fully synchronous event; there is no required asynchronous work \n\nCost  \n\nEarly bird pricing (individual): $400 per person if registered by August 12\, 2026 \n\n\nStandard individual rate: $475 per person for registrations after August 12\, 2026 \n\n\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $400 per person\n\n\nRegister early—space is limited \n\n\nRegistration closes on August 26\, 2026\n\nCost includes the following materials*:  \n\nA downloadable workshop packet with tools and templates to support school- and district-level implementation \n\n\nAccess to digital resources and sample observation tools aligned to CAL SIOP \n\nVenue  \nThis institute will be held fully online\, combining interactive live Zoom sessions.  \nCertificate of Completion  \nParticipants will earn a CAL SIOP for Administrators digital badge for 5 hours of participation\, issued through the Credly platform. This verifiable credential includes metadata outlining your learning and can be shared on LinkedIn or other professional platforms.  \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development.  \nFor 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.  \nPolicies  \nRegistration   \nSeats are confirmed only after payment is received. To register\, complete the online form and have participant names\, titles\, schools\, and emails ready (for group registrations). Early registration is recommended\, as space is limited.  \nPayment   \nCAL 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. A $15 fee applies for returned checks. Mail checks to:  \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20016 \nCancellation Policy   \nYou 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.  \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued.   \nFair Use of Materials   \nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed.  \nQuestions?   \nIf 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. 
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/cal-siop-for-administrators-institute-sept2026/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,CAL SIOP for Administrators
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SUMMARY:CAL SIOP for Trainers Institute
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your SIOP Model knowledge to support delivery of effective professional development workshops at your school.  \nTake your expertise in the CAL SIOP Model to the next level and gain the tools to lead high-quality professional development in your school or district. This interactive\, cohort-based virtual institute is designed for educators with a solid foundation in CAL SIOP who are ready to become facilitators and trainers. \nBuilding on your previous knowledge and experience\, this institute focuses on strengthening your understanding of the eight components of the CAL SIOP Model while equipping you with essential training and coaching skills to guide colleagues in implementing sheltered instruction. \nUsing a flipped classroom approach\, participants will engage in four live\, 4.5-hour online sessions and complete facilitator-assigned self-paced activities between meetings. These activities include video analysis\, research-based readings\, planning exercises\, and reflective discussions with peers. \nLearning Outcomes \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nDeepen their understanding of the CAL SIOP Model’s eight components and 30 features\nApply adult learning principles to deliver effective SIOP professional development\nAdapt training materials to meet the needs of diverse educators and school contexts\nFacilitate interactive professional learning sessions using CAL SIOP strategies\nProvide feedback and coaching to support classroom implementation\nPlan and refine PD sessions aligned with school or district goals\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis institute is ideal for educators who: \n\nHave prior knowledge of the CAL SIOP Model and want to grow as PD facilitators\nMay have attended previous SIOP workshops and are ready to lead training efforts\nAre committed to attending all four live sessions and completing approximately 2 hours of self-paced work per week\nHave access to their own device (shared log-ins are not permitted)\n\n Questions? Email CAL with any questions you may have about our offerings. \nAgenda\nOctober 6\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET  \n\nKey characteristics and elements of effective CAL SIOP professional development workshops\nBest practices for facilitating face-to-face and virtual learning and PD\nCAL SIOP Model review with modeling of workshop activities for:\n\nSecond Language Acquisition\nCAL SIOP Overview\nLesson Preparation Component\n\n\nPD Planning Time\n\nOctober 8\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET  \n\nCAL SIOP Model review with modeling of workshop activities for:\n\nBuilding Background Component\nComprehensible Input Component\n\n\nCharacteristics of adult learners and differentiating professional learning\nPD Planning Time\n\nOctober 13\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET  \n\nCAL SIOP Model review with modeling of workshop activities for:\n\nStrategies Component\nInteraction Component\n\n\nPrinciples of Adult Learning Theory\nPD Planning Time\n\nOctober 15\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET  \n\nCAL SIOP Model review with modeling of workshop activities for:\n\nPractice & Application Component\nLesson Delivery Component\nReview & Assessment Component\n\n\nPD Planning Time\n\nSchedule\n\nFour interactive live sessions held on October 6\, 8\, 13\, and 15\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–2:30 PM ET each day\nApproximately 4 hours of facilitator-assigned\, self-paced learning to be completed between sessions\n\nCost\n\nEarly bird pricing (individual or group of 2+): $1\,430 per person if registered by September 15\, 2026\nStandard individual rate: $1\,650 per person for registrations after September 15\, 2026\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $1\,430 per person\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on September 29\, 2026\n\nCost includes the following materials*: \n\nA downloadable trainer packet with facilitation tools\, presentation templates\, and sample workshop activities\nDigital copy of Using the SIOP Model: Professional Development Trainer’s Guide\nAccess to curated CAL SIOP digital training resources and planning guides\n\nVenue\nThis institute will be held fully online\, combining interactive live Zoom sessions.  \nCertificate of Completion\nParticipants who attend the full institute will earn a CAL SIOP Trainer digital badge issued through the Credly platform. This verifiable digital credential can be shared across professional networks and includes metadata outlining your learning experience and accomplishments \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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. \nPolicies\nRegistration \nSeats are confirmed only after payment is received. To register\, complete the online form and have participant names\, titles\, schools\, and emails ready (for group registrations). Early registration is recommended\, as space is limited.  \nPayment \nCAL 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.  \nMail checks to: \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20016 \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks.  \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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. \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued. \nFair Use of Materials\nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed. Email CAL if you have questions about the use of CAL materials. \nQuestions? \nIf 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.
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/cal-siop-for-trainers-institute-oct-26/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,CAL SIOP Training of Trainers: Foundations
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SUMMARY:Navigating Two Language Subsystems: A Path to Spanish-English Biliteracy
DESCRIPTION:Institute Details:  \nParticipants will learn research-based strategies for effective language and literacy instruction in programs where content is delivered in Spanish and English\, such as dual language and transitional bilingual education programs.  \nThis workshop is designed to provide participants with research-based\, effective methods for teaching academic language and literacy to students in grades K-12 in Spanish-English bilingual programs. Classroom practices are framed by an understanding of the similarities and differences between Spanish and English linguistic features.  \nParticipants will explore the systems and structures of both languages\, examining key similarities and differences in the language subsystems. Drawing on this foundational knowledge\, teachers will learn how to apply cross-linguistic practices that leverage students’ full linguistic repertoire\, building metalinguistic awareness and supporting transfer across languages. By the end of the workshop\, participants will leave with practical\, classroom-ready strategies for making language visible\, intentional\, and meaningful in bilingual instructional settings.   \nObjectives:  \n\nArticulate why knowledge of Spanish and English language systems is essential for effective literacy instruction in bilingual settings \n\n\nCompare the linguistic systems and structures of Spanish and English across key domains\, including phonology\, morphology\, syntax\, and orthography \n\n\nDescribe and evaluate cross-linguistic instructional practices that leverage students’ full linguistic repertoire \n\n\nApply classroom-ready methods that explicitly teach language similarities and differences to develop students’ metalinguistic awareness and support cross-linguistic transfer \n\n  \nAgenda  \nOctober 7\, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET \n\nWelcome and Introductions  \n\n\nIntroduction to Linguistic Systems  \n\n\nOverview of Pragmatics: Discourse-level language considerations between Spanish and English \n\n\nGrammar and Syntax: Responding to language use through intentional lessons \n\n\nSemantics: Meaning Across Languages \n\nOctober 8\, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET \n\nMorphology: Breaking it Down \n\n\nOrthography and Phonology: Considerations in Bilingual Contexts \n\n\nAssessment for Biliteracy \n\n\nClosing and Next Steps \n\nCost\n\nEarly bird pricing: $700 per person if registered by September 16\, 2026\nStandard individual rate: $750 per person for registrations after September 16\, 2026\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of 700 per person\nCost includes all digital training materials and one-year access to course content\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on October 2\, 2026\n\nVenue\nThis Institute will be held online. \nCertificate of Completion\nParticipants will earn a CAL Credly Digital badge and certificate for 10 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. \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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 \nParticipants who choose not to complete the on-own assignment but attend all sessions will receive a certificate for 12 hours. \nPolicies\nRegistration \nTo 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 name\, title\, school\, 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. \nPayment \nCAL 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:  \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW \nWashington\, DC 20016 \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks.  \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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.  \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued.   \nFair Use of Materials\nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed.  \nQuestions?\nIf you have questions\, please contact us via email at solutions@cal.org or call 202-362-0700\, Monday-Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/navigating-two-language-subsystems-a-path-to-spanish-english-biliteracy-oct-2026/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,Calendar of Events,SP/EN Biliteracy Instruction (en español): Advanced,SP/EN Biliteracy Instruction (en español): Foundations,SP/EN Biliteracy Instruction: Advanced,SP/EN Biliteracy Instruction: Foundations
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SUMMARY:CAL Literacy: Comprehensive Approach to Literacy Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Connect research-based literacy practices with the realities of multilingual classrooms to build strong\, equitable foundations for learning. \nInstitute Details \nBy joining the four-day virtual CAL Literacy: Comprehensive Approach to Literacy Instruction Institute\, you can deepen your understanding of how to design and deliver literacy instruction that reflects current research on effective practices for multilingual learners. Grounded in the National Committee for Effective Literacy’s framework\, Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners (Olsen\, 2022)\, this interactive professional learning experience highlights approaches that integrate language development\, literacy skills\, and culturally sustaining pedagogy. \nDesigned for educators across grade levels and content areas\, the institute provides a comprehensive overview of evidence-based literacy practices\, with opportunities to apply them through demonstrations\, video analysis\, small-group collaboration\, and lesson design. Participants will reflect on how to adapt these strategies for their specific contexts to ensure instruction that is both rigorous and equitable. \nLearning Outcomes \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nExplain key principles of evidence-based literacy instruction for multilingual learners.\nApply strategies to build oral language\, vocabulary\, decoding\, fluency\, comprehension\, and writing.\nIntegrate culturally and linguistically sustaining practices into literacy lessons.\nDesign lessons that address content\, language\, and literacy goals.\nAdapt literacy instruction to meet diverse multilingual learner needs.\nCreate a ready-to-use literacy-focused lesson plan.\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis institute is designed for PK–12 educators\, instructional coaches\, specialists\, and school leaders who support literacy development for multilingual learners and other diverse student populations. It is ideal for those seeking to strengthen their understanding of evidence-based practices and apply them in diverse classroom and program contexts. \nQuestions? Email CAL with any questions you may have about our offerings. \nAgenda \nOctober 20\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET \n\nIntroductions & Warm-Up\nOral Language Development\nCross-Language & Metalinguistic Connections\nReflection and Planning\n\nOctober 22\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET \n\nFoundational Skills \n\nLanguage-Based Skills\nCode-Based Skills\n\n\nActive Engagement with Text\nVocabulary\nReflection and Planning\n\nOctober 27\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET \n\nReading Comprehension & Meaning Making\n\nReading Fluency Routines\nInput\, Output\, and Interaction Hypotheses\nVisible Thinking Routines with Complex Texts\n\n\nWriting Development\n\nRelationship between Reading and Writing\nWriting Instruction Feedback Priorities\n\n\n Components of the Writing Room\n\nOctober 29\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET \n\nLiteracy & Digital Literacy\n\nDigital Styles & Preferences\nDigital Learning Resources\nConsiderations for Generative AI\n\n\nScaffolding vs. Differentiation\n\nCreating and Fading Scaffolds\nLinguistic\, Content\, and Formal Schemata\nGuidelines for SLIFE and MLs struggling in literacy or with disabilities\n\n\nStandards-Based Lesson Designs\n\nSide-by-Side Lesson Design\nBackward Lesson Design\nForward Lesson Design\nCentral Lesson Design\n\n\n\nSchedule \n\nFour interactive live virtual sessions held on October 20\, 22\, 27\, and 29\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–2:30 PM ET each day\nApproximately 4 hours to explore a curated collection of digital activities and classroom-ready resources\n\nCost \n\nEarly bird pricing (individual or group of 2+): $1\,330 per person if registered by September 29\, 2026\nStandard individual rate: $1\,545 per person for registrations after September 29\, 2026\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $1\,330 per person\nCost includes all digital training materials and one-year access to course content\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on October 13\, 2026\n\nCost includes the following materials*: \n\nA downloadable workshop packet with practical tools and strategies to support effective literacy instruction for multilingual learners\nAccess to a curated collection of digital activities and classroom-ready resources\n\nVenue \nThis institute will be held online via interactive live Zoom sessions. \nCertificate of Completion \nParticipants will earn a CAL Literacy Educator digital badge issued through the Credly platform. This verifiable digital credential can be shared across professional networks and includes metadata outlining your learning experience and accomplishments.  \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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. \nPolicies \nRegistration \nSeats are confirmed only after payment is received. To register\, complete the online form and have participant names\, titles\, schools\, and emails ready (for group registrations). Early registration is recommended\, as space is limited. \nPayment \nCAL 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. A $15 fee applies for returned checks. Mail checks to: \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20016 \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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. \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment (fewer than 10 participants) or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, a full refund or a transfer to another institute will be issued. \nFair Use of Materials \nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed. \nQuestions? \nIf 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. \n 
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/cal-literacy-comprehensive-approach-to-literacy-instruction-oct-2026/
CATEGORIES:Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction for ML
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SUMMARY:Lectoescritura Bilingüe en la Primaria
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is delivered in Spanish.  \nEn este taller\, los maestros bilingües explorarán estrategias efectivas de instrucción que incluyen: estrategias para el insumo comprensible\, oportunidades estructuradas para desarrollar la oralidad y la lectoescritura\, un enfoque en las características explícitas del lenguaje\, y oportunidades para desarrollar la conciencia metalingüística. Los participantes aprenderán a integrar estos componentes esenciales para apoyar el desarrollo bilingüe y el aprendizaje académico de sus estudiantes.   \nObjetivos:   \n\nLos participantes analizarán y seleccionarán estrategias efectivas para proporcionar insumo comprensible que apoye la lectoescritura en el aula.  \n\n\nLos participantes identificarán actividades estructuradas que integren el desarrollo de la oralidad\, la lectoescritura y las características explícitas del lenguaje.  \n\n\nLos participantes explorarán técnicas para cultivar la conciencia metalingüística de los estudiantes a través de la comparación y análisis interlingüístico.  \n\n  \nAgenda  \nTuesday\, November 3\, 2026\, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET \n\nBienvenida \n\n\nEl insumo comprensible en el salón bilingüe \n\n\nRutinas estructuradas para la oralidad y la lectoescritura \n\n\nDesarrollar la conciencia metalingüística a través del análisis lingüístico  \n\n\nPlanificación para el salón bilingue \n\n\nCierre: Compromisos y próximos pasos   \n\n  \nBilingual Literacy in the Primary Grades  \nThis workshop\, designed for Spanish/English bilingual teachers\, will explore effective instructional strategies including strategies for comprehensible input\, structured opportunities to develop oracy and literacy\, a focus on explicit language features\, and opportunities to build metalinguistic awareness. Participants will learn to integrate these essential components to support their students’ bilingual development and academic writing.   \nObjectives:  \n\nParticipants will analyze and select effective strategies for providing comprehensible input that supports literacy in the classroom.  \n\n\nParticipants will identify structured activities that integrate the development of oracy\, literacy\, and explicit language features.  \n\n\nParticipants will explore techniques for cultivating students’ metalinguistic awareness through cross-linguistic comparison and analysis.  \n\nAgenda  \n\nWelcome  \n\n\nComprehensible Input in the Bilingual Classroom \n\n\nStructured Oracy and Literacy Routines \n\n\nBuilding Metalinguistic Awareness through Cross-linguistic Analysis \n\n\nPutting it Together: Planning for your classroom \n\n\nClosing \n\n\n\nCost\n\nEarly bird pricing (individual): $350 per person if registered by October 13\, 2026\nStandard individual rate: $400 per person for registrations after October 13\, 2026\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $350 per person\nCost includes all digital training materials and a mailed hard copy of the Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education 3rd Edition book\, provided we have your mailing address\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on October 30\, 2026\n\nVenue\nThis institute will be held online. Participants will receive a Zoom invitation with a link in advance. \nCertificate of Completion\nParticipants will earn a CAL Credly Digital badge and certificate for 5 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. \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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. \nPolicies\nRegistration \nPlease complete the online registration process to reserve your seat for this institute. 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. \nPayment \nCAL 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. A $15 fee applies for returned checks. \nMail checks to: \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\,\nAccounts Receivable\,\n4646 40th Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20016 \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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. \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued. \nFair Use of Materials\nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed. \nQuestions?\nPlease direct questions to solutions@cal.org or call 202-362-0700\, Monday through Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/lectoescritura-bilingue-en-la-primaria-nov27/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,Calendar of Events,Leading Dual Language Programs
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SUMMARY:CAL SIOP for Instructional Coaches
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your expertise in supporting teachers with the implementation of the SIOP Model through job-embedded coaching and professional learning.   \nThis interactive\, cohort-based virtual institute is designed for educators with a solid foundation in CAL SIOP who are ready to become facilitators and trainers.  \nBuilding on your previous knowledge and experience\, this institute focuses on strengthening your understanding of the eight components of the CAL SIOP Model while equipping you with essential training and coaching skills to guide colleagues in implementing sheltered instruction.  \nUsing a flipped classroom approach\, participants will engage in four live\, 4.5-hour online sessions and complete facilitator-assigned self-paced activities between meetings. These activities include video analysis\, research-based readings\, planning exercises\, and reflective discussions with peers.  \nLearning Outcomes  \nParticipants will learn how to:  \n\nDeepen their understanding of the CAL SIOP Model’s eight components and 30 features \n\n\nApply adult learning principles to deliver effective SIOP professional development \n\n\nAdapt training materials to meet the needs of diverse educators and school contexts \n\n\nFacilitate interactive professional learning sessions using CAL SIOP strategies \n\n\nProvide feedback and coaching to support classroom implementation \n\n\nPlan and refine PD sessions aligned with school or district goals \n\nWho Should Attend  \nThis institute is ideal for educators who:  \n\nHave prior knowledge of the CAL SIOP Model and want to grow as PD facilitators \n\n\nMay have attended previous SIOP workshops and are ready to lead training efforts \n\n\nAre committed to attending all four live sessions and completing approximately 2 hours of self-paced work per week \n\n\nHave access to their own device (shared log-ins are not permitted) \n\nNote: This institute is not intended for SIOP beginners. If you are new to the model\, we recommend starting with our CAL SIOP for Educators: Foundations institute.  \nQuestions? Email CAL with any questions you may have about our offerings.  \nAgenda  \nNovember 10\, 2026: 9:00 am-12:00 pm & 1:00-2:30 pm ET  \n\nSIOP Model review and renewal designed to deepen knowledge and implementation with a focus on second language acquisition and the Lesson Preparation Component \n\n\nKey characteristics and elements of effective SIOP Model professional development and implementation support \n\n\nPD Planning Time \n\nNovember 12\, 2026: 9:00 am-12:00 pm & 1:00-2:30 pm ET  \n\nSIOP Model review and renewal to deepen knowledge and implementation with a focus on the Building Background and Comprehensible Input components \n\n\nSpecial considerations when coaching with the SIOP Model \n\n\nSupporting the lesson planning process using the SIOP Model \n\n\nPD Planning Time \n\nNovember 17\, 2026: 9:00 am-12:30 pm & 1:00-2:30 pm ET  \n\nSIOP Model review and renewal to deepen knowledge and implementation with a focus on specific features of the Strategies and Interaction components \n\n\nSpecial considerations for working with adult learners \n\n\nCo-teaching and collaboration through the development and support of PLCs \n\n\nPD Planning Time \n\nNovember 19\, 2026: 9:30 am-12:00 pm & 1:00-2:30 pm ET  \n\nSIOP Model review and renewal to deepen knowledge and implementation with a focus on specific features of the Practice & Application\, Lesson Delivery\, and Review & Assessment components \n\n\nDeveloping a school/district SIOP implementation plan \n\n\nPD Planning Time \n\nSchedule  \n\nLive Sessions: November 10\,12\, 17\, and 19\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–2:30 PM ET each day\n\n\nSelf-paced Content:  Approximately 4 hours of asynchronous\, facilitator-assigned tasks \n\nCost  \n\nEarly bird pricing (individual or group of 2+): $1\,430 per person if registered by October 20\, 2026\n\n\nStandard individual rate: $1\,650 per person for registrations after October 20\, 2026 \n\n\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $1\,430 per person \n\n\nRegister early—space is limited \n\n\nRegistration closes on November 3\, 2026 \n\nCost includes the following materials*:  \n\nA downloadable coach packet with facilitation tools\, presentation templates\, and sample workshop activities \n\n\nDigital copy of The Insider’s Guide to Coaching \n\n\nAccess to curated CAL SIOP digital training resources and planning guides \n\nVenue  \nThis institute will be held fully online\, combining interactive live Zoom sessions.  \nCertificate of Completion  \nParticipants will earn a CAL SIOP Coach digital badge issued through the Credly platform. This verifiable digital credential can be shared across professional networks and includes metadata outlining your learning experience and accomplishments.  \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development.  \nFor 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.  \nPolicies  \nRegistration   \nSeats are confirmed only after payment is received. To register\, complete the online form and have participant names\, titles\, schools\, and emails ready (for group registrations). Early registration is recommended\, as space is limited.  \nPayment   \nCAL 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:  \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW \nWashington\, DC 20016 \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks.  \nCancellation Policy   \nYou 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.  \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued.   \nFair Use of Materials   \nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed.   \nQuestions?   \nIf 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.  \n 
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/cal-siop-for-instructional-coaches-nov-2026/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,CAL SIOP Training of Trainers: Advanced,Calendar of Events,Institutes Landing Page,Landing Page Featured Events,Solutions Featured Events,Solutions Institutes & Events
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SUMMARY:Supporting Newcomers and SLIFE: Cultural Connections and Instructional Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Learn effective strategies and activities to increase your newcomer students’ inclusion and learning in the classroom.  \nBy attending CAL’s four-day virtual institute\, build a more inclusive and responsive learning environment for newcomer students. This interactive professional learning experience offers research-based strategies and tools to support the academic success and cultural integration of multilingual learners new to U.S. schools.  \nIt is critical to address the unique cultural\, social\, and academic needs of newcomer youth entering U.S. schools to help them succeed in the classroom and beyond. Building on CAL’s decades of experience working with newcomers in educational and community settings\, this institute focuses on two key components for optimizing success for newcomer students in the classroom:  \nParticipants will receive proven strategies and practical resources they can use right away to create a welcoming environment for newcomer students and facilitate their learning. Designed for PreK-12 teachers\, administrators\, and other practitioners who work in educational settings with newcomer students and their families\, such as social workers\, counselors\, and after-school specialists\, CAL encourages teams of colleagues to attend.  \nLearning Outcomes  \nParticipants will learn how to:  \n\nIdentify and respond to the unique backgrounds and learning needs of newcomer students \n\n\nReflect on and adapt cultural assumptions to foster stronger relationships \n\n\nUse instructional strategies that promote content access and oral language development \n\n\nSupport students with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE) \n\n\nImplement schoolwide systems for welcome and engagement \n\nWho Should Attend  \nPreK-12 educators\, administrators\, counselors\, social workers\, and out-of-school time staff who work with newcomer students and families. School and district teams are encouraged to attend together.  \nQuestions? Email CAL with any questions you may have about our offerings.  \nAgenda  \nDecember 1\, 2026 | 9:00 am–12:00 pm & 1:00–2:30 pm ET  \nCultural Perspectives\, Influences\, and Key Resources  \n\nBuilding awareness of the diversity of newcomer students in the school\, including special populations such as unaccompanied minors and students with limited and interrupted formal schooling \n\n\nIdentifying our own perspectives and how these influence our interactions \n\n\nLearning more about our students and their families\, and what they contribute to the school and the learning environment \n\n\nFostering connections among your school’s students\, families\, and teachers\, immigrants\, and non-immigrants alike \n\n\nDetermining how to apply resources in your school setting \n\nDecember 3\, 2026 | 9:00 am–12:00 pm & 1:00–2:30 pm ET  \nAdapting Content Instruction for Newcomer Students  \n\nAnalyzing how to adapt content instruction and materials to meet the needs of newcomer students \n\n\nDetermining how to promote oral language development and begin to bridge oral language skills to literacy development \n\n\nDesigning classroom activities that allow newcomers to participate in grade-level content \n\n\nAnalyzing the application of the college and career readiness standards (such as CCSS) for optimal achievement by all newcomer students \n\nDecember 8\, 2026 | 9:00 am–12:00 pm & 1:00–2:30 pm ET  \nAdapting Content Instruction for Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE)   \n\nAnalyzing Assumptions of Western-Style Formal Education \n\n\nAnalyzing cultural differences using the Intercultural Communication Framework (ICF) \n\n\nDetermining how Schema Theory relates to Cultural Dissonance \n\n\nDesigning lessons using the Components of MALP® \n\nDecember 10\, 2026 | 9:00 am–12:00 pm & 1:00–2:30 pm ET  \n\nAccelerating literacy development for SLIFE \n\n\nDesigning project-based learning aligned to MALP® \n\n\nDeveloping a writer’s identity \n\n\nDifferentiating instruction based on formative assessments \n\n  \nSchedule  \n\nFour interactive live sessions held on December 1\, 3\, 8\, and 10\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–2:30 PM ET each day \n\n\nApproximately 4 hours of self-paced\, asynchronous learning to be completed between sessions \n\nCost  \n\nEarly bird pricing (individual or group of 2+): $1\,330 per person if registered by November 10\, 2026 \n\n\nStandard individual rate: $1\,545 per person for registrations after November 10\, 2026 \n\n\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $1\,330 per person through the early bird deadline \n\n\nCost includes all digital training materials and one-year access to course content \n\n\nRegister early—space is limited \n\n\nRegistration closes on November 24\, 2026. \n\nCost includes the following materials*:  \n\nA downloadable workshop packet with practical tools and strategies to foster a welcoming environment for newcomer students \n\n\nAccess to a curated collection of digital activities and classroom-ready resources \n\n  \nVenue  \nThis institute will be held fully online\, combining interactive live Zoom session.  \nCertificate of Completion  \nParticipants will earn a digital badge issued through the Credly platform. This verifiable digital credential can be shared across professional networks and includes metadata outlining your learning experience and accomplishments.  \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development.  \nFor 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.  \n  \nPolicies  \nRegistration   \nSeats are confirmed only after payment is received. To register\, complete the online form and have participant names\, titles\, schools\, and emails ready (for group registrations). Early registration is recommended\, as space is limited.  \nPayment   \nCAL 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:  \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\,\nAccounts Receivable\,\n4646 40th Street NW\, Washington\, DC 20016 \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks.  \nCancellation Policy   \nYou 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.  \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued.   \nFair Use of Materials   \nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed.  \nQuestions?   \nIf 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. 
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/supporting-newcomers-and-slife-cultural-connections-and-instructional-strategies/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,Landing Page Featured Events,Newcomers in Your School
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SUMMARY:CALeidoscope Series: How do Multiliteracies Enrich Student Voice and Identity?
DESCRIPTION:A single turn of the kaleidoscope. A fuller picture over time.   \nCALeidoscope is a professional learning series for bilingual and dual language educators who believe the best thinking happens in community. Each session pairs conceptual grounding with community dialogue to examine the questions that our field keeps circling back to – not to find easy answers\, but to see our work more fully\, together. Each session holds its own thought. Together\, they form an ongoing conversation.   \nEach 90-minute session will include conceptual grounding\, individual reflection\, and structured dialogue\, closing with a collective synthesis and at least one practical takeaway to take back to the classroom.   \nInstitute Details: \nLiteracy has never been only about text. When we expand our definition of what counts as meaning-making and embrace digital\, visual\, oral\, and other multimodal and cultural forms of expression\, we hold space for our multilingual learners to show up fully in our classrooms. This session explores how a multiliteracies framework enriches not just students’ strengths and assets\, but who they get to be – amplifying voice\, honoring identity\, and redefining what it means to be literate in today’s multilingual world.   \nCost\n\nEarly bird pricing (individual): $60 per person if registered by November 11\, 2026\nStandard individual rate: $80 per person for registrations after November 11\, 2026\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $60 per person\nCost includes all digital training materials and one-year access to course content\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on November 27\, 2026\n\nVenue\nThis Institute will be held online. \nCertificate of Completion\nParticipants will earn a CAL Credly Digital badge and certificate for 1.5 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.  Participants who choose not to complete the on-own assignment but attend all sessions will receive a certificate for 12 hours. \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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 \nParticipants who choose not to complete the on-own assignment but attend all sessions will receive a certificate for 12 hours. \nPolicies\nRegistration \nTo 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 name\, title\, school\, 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. \nPayment \nCAL 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:  \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW \nWashington\, DC 20016 \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks.  \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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.  \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued.   \nFair Use of Materials\nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed.  \nQuestions?\nIf you have questions\, please contact us via email at solutions@cal.org or call 202-362-0700\, Monday-Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/caleidoscope-dec26/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,Calendar of Events,Institutes Landing Page,Landing Page Featured Events,Solutions Institutes & Events
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Tiers: Practical MTSS for Multilingual Learner (ML) Achievement
DESCRIPTION:Learn to distinguish between second language development and potential disabilities\, and create proactive classroom interventions that support ML student success in the Tier 1 classroom. \nInstitute Details\nThis four-day interactive institute equips educators with the knowledge and tools to implement a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) that effectively addresses the needs of multilingual learners. Participants will explore how to distinguish between typical second language development\, learning difficulties\, and possible disabilities while ensuring that students are supported without being disproportionately referred for special education.  \nGrounded in an interactive flipped-classroom model\, the institute blends synchronous learning (four live\, 4.5-hour online sessions) with asynchronous self-paced activities (six hours of recorded lectures\, readings\, and collaborative tasks). Through case studies\, strategy analysis\, and hands-on planning\, participants will examine culturally and linguistically responsive interventions across Tiers 1\, 2\, and 3\, and develop proactive MTSS plans that promote both academic and linguistic success for MLs.  \nParticipants will collaborate with CAL facilitators and peers nationwide to apply research-based practices\, share challenges\, and build sustainable solutions for supporting multilingual learners in their schools and districts.  \nLearning Outcomes  \nParticipants will be able to:  \n\nDifferentiate between second language acquisition\, learning difficulties\, cultural factors\, and possible disabilities. \n\n\nDesign an MTSS plan that integrates proactive interventions to support multilingual learners’ academic and language development. \n\n\nApply evidence-based instructional practices for Tiers 1\, 2\, and 3 that respond to the needs of diverse ML populations\, including students with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE). \n\n\nCollect\, monitor\, and analyze student progress data to inform instructional decisions and equitable support. \n\n\nCollaborate effectively with MTSS team members\, colleagues\, and service providers to implement and sustain school- or district-wide systems of support. \n\nWho Should Attend  \nThis institute is designed for K–12 educators and school-based teams who support the success of multilingual learners within an MTSS framework. Ideal participants include general education and content-area teachers\, ESL/ELL teachers\, Title I educators\, MTSS team members and coordinators\, special education teachers\, related service providers\, instructional coaches\, interventionists\, and school or district administrators. Teams are encouraged to attend together to strengthen collaborative planning and ensure effective\, schoolwide MTSS implementation for multilingual learners.  \n  \nQuestions? Email CAL with any questions you may have about our offerings.  \nAgenda*  \nJanuary 5\, 2027 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. ET  \n\nIntroduction to MTSS \n\n\nSecond Language Acquisition \n\n\nDistinguishing Second Language Acquisition from Learning Disabilities \n\nJanuary 12\, 2027 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. ET  \n\nOverview of MTSS \n\n\nComparing RTI and MTSS \n\n\nDefining Tiers 1\, 2\, and 3 \n\n\nGoals\, Language Planning\, Universal Screening\, Monitoring & Assessment \n\n\nConducting Needs Assessments \n\nJanuary 19\, 2027 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. ET  \n\nSupporting Tier 1 Teachers and Addressing the Needs of Tier 2 & 3 MLs \n\n\nScaffolding vs. Differentiation \n\n\nAdapting Curriculum to Strengthen Tier 1 Instruction.  \n\nJanuary 26\, 2027 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. ET  \n\nNext Steps When Interventions Fail \n\n\nEL Toolkit: Special Education Evaluation Process \n\n\nDeveloping Linguistically Appropriate IEP Goals \n\n\nRole and Rights of Parents/Guardians \n\n*Please note: This agenda reflects the current scope of the institute and is subject to change as content is further developed.  \nSchedule  \n\nFour interactive live sessions held on January 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26\, 2027\, from 9:30 AM–12:30 PM and 1:30–3:00 PM ET each day \n\n\nApproximately 4 hours of facilitator-assigned\, self-paced learning to be completed between sessions \n\nCost  \n\nEarly bird pricing (individual or group of 2+): $1\,330 per person if registered by December 15\, 2026 \n\n\nStandard individual rate: $1\,545 per person for registrations after December 15\, 2026 \n\n\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $1\,330 per person \n\n\nCost includes all digital training materials and one-year access to course content \n\n\nRegister early—space is limited \n\n\nRegistration closes on December 29\, 2026 \n\nCost includes the following materials*:  \n\nA downloadable institute packet with practical tools and strategies to support effective MTSS implementation for multilingual learners \n\n\nAccess to a curated collection of digital activities and classroom-ready resources \n\nVenue  \nThis institute will be held fully online\, combining interactive live Zoom sessions. \nCertificate of Completion  \nParticipants will earn a CAL MTSS for MLs Educator digital badge issued through the Credly platform. This verifiable digital credential can be shared across professional networks and includes metadata outlining your learning experience and accomplishments.  \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development.  \nFor 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.  \nPolicies  \nRegistration   \nSeats are confirmed only after payment is received. To register\, complete the online form and have participant names\, titles\, schools\, and emails ready (for group registrations). Early registration is recommended\, as space is limited.  \nPayment   \nCAL 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. A $15 fee applies for returned checks. Mail checks to:  \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW  \nWashington\, DC 20016 \nCancellation Policy   \nYou 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.  \n CAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued.   \nFair Use of Materials   \nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed.  \nQuestions?   \nIf 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. 
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/beyond-the-tiers-practical-mtss-for-multilingual-learner-ml-achievement-jan-27/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,Calendar of Events,ELs and Effective MTSS Strategies,Institutes Landing Page,Landing Page Featured Events,Practical MTSS for Multilingual Learner,Solutions Featured Events,Solutions Institutes & Events
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SUMMARY:Leading Dual Language Programs for Student Success
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to enhance or develop your dual language program based on the seven research-based strands of effective dual language education in the CAL publication Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education (Howard et al.\, 2018). Sign up with your leadership team and work collaboratively to make your dual language program the best it can be! \nInstitute Details\nThis workshop is intended for school and district leaders (to include principals\, assistant principals\, and teacher leaders) who are seeking to deepen their practical understanding of the positive impact that bilingualism has on student achievement\, as well as the importance of ensuring program and language equity\, in order to create a campus culture where bilingualism\, biliteracy\, and multicultural competence thrive.  \nFramed by the CAL publication\, Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education\, this workshop provides information and tools to help school leaders gain a solid understanding of the benefits of dual language education\, explore how they can develop a program that promotes student success on their campus\, and increase their impact as leaders.  \nObjectives: \n\nIdentify the key components and benefits of effective dual language education programs. \nApply strategies that promote language and cultural equity to support bilingualism\, biliteracy\, academic achievement\, and sociocultural competence.\nAnalyze their current school or district policies and practices to determine areas for growth in dual language programming.\nDevelop an action plan to strengthen or expand dual language program implementation in their context. \n\nSchedule \nDay 1: Thursday\, January 14\, 2027\, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET \n\nWelcome \nProgram Structure: Models\, Goals & Research \nCurriculum & Instruction for Biliteracy \nAssessment: Measuring Biliteracy and Academic Growth \nSynthesis & Reflection \n\nDay 2: Friday\, January 15\, 2027\, 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. ET \n\nWelcome  \nStaff Quality: Recruiting\, Developing & Retaining DLE Educators \nFamily & Community Engagement: Building an Equity-centered DLE Culture Support & Resources: Policies\, Systems & Sustainability \nSupport & Resources: Policies\, Systems & Sustainability \nAction Planning Across Seven Strands \nClosing \n\nNOTE: Each day includes a 60-minute lunch break at the midpoint.  \nCost\n\nEarly bird pricing (individual): $805 per person if registered by December 23\, 2026\nStandard individual rate: $880 per person for registrations after December 23\, 2026\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $770 per person\nCost includes all digital training materials and a mailed hard copy of the Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education 3rd Edition book\, provided we have your mailing address\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on July 28\, 2026\n\nVenue\nThis institute will be held online. Participants will receive a Zoom invitation with a link in advance. \nCertificate of Completion\nParticipants will earn a CAL Credly Digital badge and certificate for 12 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. \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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. \nPolicies\nRegistration \nPlease complete the online registration process to reserve your seat for this institute. 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. \nPayment \nCAL 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. A $15 fee applies for returned checks. \nMail checks to: \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\,\nAccounts Receivable\,\n4646 40th Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20016 \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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. \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued. \nFair Use of Materials\nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed. \nQuestions?\nPlease direct questions to solutions@cal.org or call 202-362-0700\, Monday through Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/leading-dual-language-programs-for-student-success-jan27/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,Calendar of Events,Institutes Landing Page,Landing Page Featured Events,Leading Dual Language Programs,Solutions Featured Events,Solutions Institutes & Events
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SUMMARY:Bridging and Contrastive Analysis: Connecting Languages for Biliteracy
DESCRIPTION:Institute Details\nEducators and coaches serving bi/multilingual learners will explore research-based strategies to strengthen instruction for language development and biliteracy across both Spanish and English. Participants will explore practical approaches for developing cross-linguistic connections that leverage students’ full linguistic repertoire and design literacy activities that build metalinguistic awareness. Through collaborative discussions and analysis of student work samples\, participants will gain strategies specific to their teaching and learning context. This workshop honors the linguistic and cultural assets students bring to the learning space while grounding instruction in sound research to support a strong biliteracy trajectory.   \nThis workshop is designed to help educators serving bi/multilingual students in bilingual programs and dual language programs.   \nObjectives:  \n\nApply cross-linguistic teaching strategies to leverage cognates\, syntax\, and phonological connections between Spanish and English  \nAnalyze instructional samples to identify evidence of cross-linguistic transfer and areas for instructional support  \nDesign literacy activities that explicitly build metalinguistic awareness across both languages  \nCollaborate with colleagues to problem-solve instructional challenges specific to dual language settings \n\nAgenda\nWednesday\, February 3\, 2026\, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET \n\nWelcome and Framing \n\n\nCross-linguistic teaching strategies: Morphology\, Syntax\, and Phonology \n\n\nAnalyzing Language for Cross-linguistic Transfer \n\n\nDesigning for Metalinguistic Awareness \n\n\nClosing Commitments and Next Steps \n\nCost\n\nEarly bird pricing (individual): $350 per person if registered by January 13\, 2027\nStandard individual rate: $400 per person for registrations after January 13\, 2027\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $350 per person\nCost includes all digital training materials and a mailed hard copy of the Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education 3rd Edition book\, provided we have your mailing address\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on January 29\, 2027\n\nVenue\nThis institute will be held online. Participants will receive a Zoom invitation with a link in advance. \nCertificate of Completion\nParticipants will earn a CAL Credly Digital badge and certificate for 5 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. \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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. \nPolicies\nRegistration \nPlease complete the online registration process to reserve your seat for this institute. 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. \nPayment \nCAL 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. A $15 fee applies for returned checks. \nMail checks to: \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\,\nAccounts Receivable\,\n4646 40th Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20016 \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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. \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued. \nFair Use of Materials\nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed. \nQuestions?\nPlease direct questions to solutions@cal.org or call 202-362-0700\, Monday through Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/bridging-and-contrastive-analysis-connecting-languages-for-biliteracyfeb27/
CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Dual Language Education,CAL Institutes - Featured Events,CALeidoscope,Calendar of Events,SP/EN Biliteracy Instruction (en español): Advanced,SP/EN Biliteracy Instruction (en español): Foundations,SP/EN Biliteracy Instruction: Advanced,SP/EN Biliteracy Instruction: Foundations
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SUMMARY:CALeidoscope Series: What are we Really Measuring in our Bilingual Classrooms?
DESCRIPTION:A single turn of the kaleidoscope. A fuller picture over time.   \nCALeidoscope is a professional learning series for bilingual and dual language educators who believe the best thinking happens in community. Each session pairs conceptual grounding with community dialogue to examine the questions that our field keeps circling back to – not to find easy answers\, but to see our work more fully\, together. Each session holds its own thought. Together\, they form an ongoing conversation.   \nEach 90-minute session will include conceptual grounding\, individual reflection\, and structured dialogue\, closing with a collective synthesis and at least one practical takeaway to take back to the classroom.   \nInstitute Details: \nAssessment in bilingual classrooms is never a neutral act. When we assess only in the language of instruction\, or rely on tools designed for monolingual learners\, we risk measuring the container rather than what’s inside. This session brings educators together to examine the tensions around assessment practices in bilingual and dual language contexts\, asking whose knowledge counts\, in which language\, and what we might be missing about what our students actually know and can do.   \nCost\n\nEarly bird pricing (individual): $60 per person if registered by February 10\, 2027\nStandard individual rate: $80 per person for registrations after February 10\, 2027\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $60 per person\nCost includes all digital training materials and one-year access to course content\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on February 26\, 2027\n\nVenue\nThis Institute will be held online. \nCertificate of Completion\nParticipants will earn a CAL Credly Digital badge and certificate for 1.5 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.  Participants who choose not to complete the on-own assignment but attend all sessions will receive a certificate for 12 hours. \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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 \nParticipants who choose not to complete the on-own assignment but attend all sessions will receive a certificate for 12 hours. \nPolicies\nRegistration \nTo 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 name\, title\, school\, 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. \nPayment \nCAL 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:  \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW \nWashington\, DC 20016 \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks.  \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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.  \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued.   \nFair Use of Materials\nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed.  \nQuestions?\nIf you have questions\, please contact us via email at solutions@cal.org or call 202-362-0700\, Monday-Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/what-are-we-really-measuring-in-our-bilingual-classrooms-mach27/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,Calendar of Events
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UID:14696-1807142400-1807142400@solutions.cal.org
SUMMARY:High School Content and Language Instruction for Multilingual Learners 
DESCRIPTION:Institue Details \nThis interactive workshop explores how the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model enhances both content and language instruction for multilingual learners in high school settings. Participants will examine the key components of the SIOP framework\, analyze sample lessons that demonstrate effective implementation\, and engage in collaborative discussions about best practices for supporting multilingual students’ academic success. Teachers will leave with practical strategies to strengthen their instruction and create more accessible learning experiences for all students.   \nObjectives:   \n\nReview the eight components of the SIOP Model and how they integrate content and language instruction to support multilingual learners’ academic achievement.   \n\n\nEvaluate sample lesson plans through the lens of the SIOP framework to identify effective instructional strategies for high school multilingual learners.   \n\n\nReflect on current teaching practices and develop actionable plans to incorporate SIOP components into content area instruction. \n\n  \nAgenda  \nApril 8\, 2026 | 10:00 am–4:00 pm ET  \n\nWelcome & Framing \n\n\nCAL SIOP Integrated Overview \n\n\nEvaluating Lessons through a CAL SIOP Lens \n\n\nIncorporating Components into Lessons \n\n\nClosing Commitments and Next Steps \n\nCost  \n\nEarly bird pricing (individual or group of 2+): $350 per person if registered by March 18\, 2027 \n\n\nStandard individual rate: $350 per person for registrations after March 18\, 2026\n\n\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $350 per person through the early bird deadline \n\n\nCost includes all digital training materials and one-year access to course content \n\n\nRegister early—space is limited \n\n\nRegistration closes on April 2\, 2027. \n\nVenue  \nThis institute will be held fully online\, combining interactive live Zoom sessions.  \nCertificate of Completion \nParticipants will earn a digital badge issued through the Credly platform. This verifiable digital credential can be shared across professional networks and includes metadata outlining your learning experience and accomplishments.  \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development.  \nFor 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.  \nPolicies \nRegistration   \nSeats are confirmed only after payment is received. To register\, complete the online form and have participant names\, titles\, schools\, and emails ready (for group registrations). Early registration is recommended\, as space is limited.  \nPayment   \nCAL 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:  \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\,\nAccounts Receivable\,\n4646 40th Street NW\, Washington\, DC 20016 \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks.  \nCancellation Policy   \nYou 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.  \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued.   \nFair Use of Materials   \nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed.  \nQuestions?   \nIf 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. 
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/high-school-content-and-language-instruction-for-multilingual-learners/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,SP/EN Biliteracy Instruction (en español): Advanced,SP/EN Biliteracy Instruction (en español): Foundations,SP/EN Biliteracy Instruction: Advanced,SP/EN Biliteracy Instruction: Foundations
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UID:14787-1810047600-1810053000@solutions.cal.org
SUMMARY:CALeidoscope Series: What does Languaging Look Like in the Bilingual Classroom?
DESCRIPTION:CALeidoscope is a professional learning series for bilingual and dual language educators who believe the best thinking happens in community. Each session pairs conceptual grounding with community dialogue to examine the questions that our field keeps circling back to – not to find easy answers\, but to see our work more fully\, together. Each session holds its own thought. Together\, they form an ongoing conversation.   \nEach 90-minute session will include conceptual grounding\, individual reflection\, and structured dialogue\, closing with a collective synthesis and at least one practical takeaway to take back to the classroom.   \nInstitute Details: \nLanguage is something we do\, not just something we have. This session invites bilingual and dual language educators to explore languaging – the active\, dynamic ways students and teachers use language to make meaning – and what it looks like when we honor that in our classrooms. Through conceptual grounding and community dialogue\, participants will examine how a languaging lens shifts what we notice\, what we value\, and how we design learning experiences for bilingual students.   \nCost\n\nEarly bird pricing (individual): $60 per person if registered by April 20\, 2027\nStandard individual rate: $80 per person for registrations after April 20\, 2027\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $60 per person\nCost includes all digital training materials and one-year access to course content\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on May 7\, 2027\n\nVenue\nThis Institute will be held online. \nCertificate of Completion\nParticipants will earn a CAL Credly Digital badge and certificate for 1.5 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.  Participants who choose not to complete the on-own assignment but attend all sessions will receive a certificate for 12 hours. \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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 \nParticipants who choose not to complete the on-own assignment but attend all sessions will receive a certificate for 12 hours. \nPolicies\nRegistration \nTo 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 name\, title\, school\, 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. \nPayment \nCAL 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:  \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW \nWashington\, DC 20016 \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks.  \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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.  \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued.   \nFair Use of Materials\nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed.  \nQuestions?\nIf you have questions\, please contact us via email at solutions@cal.org or call 202-362-0700\, Monday-Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/caleidoscope-series-what-does-languaging-look-like-in-the-bilingual-classroom-may27/
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Institutes Landing Page
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SUMMARY:CAL SIOP for Educators: Foundations
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInstitute Details\nBy joining the four-day virtual CAL SIOP for Educators: Foundations institute\, build your confidence in planning and delivering lessons that effectively integrate language development with content instruction. This interactive professional learning experience introduces educators to the research-based CAL SIOP Model and provides practical strategies for meeting the needs of multilingual learners across grade levels and content areas. \nDesigned for educators who are new to CAL SIOP\, the institute offers a comprehensive overview of its eight components\, with opportunities to apply them through demonstrations\, video analysis\, small-group tasks\, and lesson planning. Participants will reflect on how to adapt CAL SIOP strategies for their specific content area\, grade level\, student population\, and school initiatives. \nBetween sessions\, participants will complete approximately four hours of facilitator-assigned asynchronous tasks to deepen their learning. The institute follows a flipped classroom model\, encouraging collaboration with peers and CAL facilitators while building a ready-to-use CAL SIOP lesson plan \nLearning Outcomes \nParticipants will: \n\nGain a foundational understanding of the eight components of the CAL SIOP Model\nLearn strategies to support second language acquisition through lesson planning and delivery\nObserve and analyze model SIOP lessons through video examples\nCreate their own content-based SIOP lesson plans tailored to their classroom\nCollaborate with peers and receive facilitator feedback in a supportive cohort model\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis institute is ideal for PreK–12 educators and school-based teams who are new to the SIOP Model or seeking a refresher on its eight components. Coaches\, specialists\, and administrators supporting multilingual learners are also encouraged to attend. \n Questions? Email CAL with any questions you may have about our offerings. \nAgenda\nJune 1\, 2027: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. & 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET \n\nIntroduction to Second Language Acquisition\nSIOP Overview\nLesson Preparation Component\n\nContent and Language Objectives\nMeaningful Activities\nAdapting Materials\n\n\nCollaborative Lesson Planning\n\nJune 3\, 2027: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET \n\nBuilding Background Component\n\nLinks to Student Backgrounds\nEmphasizing Key Vocabulary\n\n\nComprehensible Input Component\n\nEnhancing Comprehension\nDifferentiating Comprehensible Input Techniques\n\n\nCollaborative Lesson Planning\n\nJune 8\, 2027: 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. & 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET \n\nStrategies Component\n\nLearner Strategies (cognitive\, metacognitive\, language learning\, and socio-affective)\nScaffolding Techniques\nHigher Order Questioning\n\n\nInteraction Component\n\nTeacher/Student and Student/Student Interaction\nTranslanguaging vs. Translating\n\n\nCollaborative Lesson Planning\n\nJune 10\, 2027: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET \n\nPractice & Application Component\n\nAcademic Language Opportunities\nIntegrating the Four Language Domains\n\n\nLesson Delivery Component\n\nStudent Engagement\nPacing and Differentiation\n\n\nReview & Assessment Component\n\nComprehensive Review of Key Vocabulary and Concepts\nProviding Feedback\nAssessing Student Comprehension\n\n\nCollaborative Lesson Planning\n\nSchedule\n\nFour interactive live sessions held on June 1\, 3\, 8\, and 10\, 2027\, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–2:30 PM ET each day \nApproximately 4 hours of facilitator-assigned\, self-paced learning to be completed between sessions \n\nCost\n\nEarly bird pricing (individual): $1\,330 per person if registered by May 11\, 2027\nStandard individual rate: $1\,545 per person for registrations after May 11\, 2027\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $1\,330 per person\nCost includes all digital training materials* and one-year access to course content\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on May 25\, 2027\n\nCost includes the following materials*: \n\nA downloadable workshop packet with practical tools and strategies to foster a welcoming environment for newcomer students\nAccess to a curated collection of digital activities and classroom-ready resources\n\nVenue\nThis institute will be held fully online\, combining interactive live Zoom sessions. \nCertificate of Completion\nParticipants 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.  \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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. \nPolicies\nRegistration \nSeats 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. \n Payment \nCAL 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: \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20016 \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks. \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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. \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued. \nFair Use of Materials \nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed. \nQuestions? \nIf 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.
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/cal-siop-for-educators-foundations-june-27/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,CAL SIOP Overview Institute,Calendar of Events,Institutes Landing Page,Landing Page Featured Events,Solutions Featured Events,Solutions Institutes & Events
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SUMMARY:CAL SIOP for Biliteracy: Planning Instruction with Purpose Across Two Languages
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to help participants develop and deliver CAL SIOP Model lessons in bilingual and dual language settings.   \nEducators 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.  \nObjectives:  \n\nDevelop effective content\, language\, and cultural objectives \n\n\nCreate activities for vocabulary development and background building \n\n\nScaffold language for content learning \n\n\nExplore ways to compare and contrast (bridge) languages \n\n\nDesign interactive activities that promote the use of language models \n\n\nDesign assessments for language learners and assess tasks from the perspective of students learning in two languages \n\nAgenda  \nJune 16\, 2027 |10:00 am- 4:00 pm ET  \n\nWelcome \n\n\nCAL SIOP through a DLE Lens \n\n\nLesson Preparation: Content\, Language\, and Cultural Objectives \n\n\nBuilding Background: Vocabulary Development and Activating Prior Knowledge  \n\n\nComprehensible Input: Scaffolding Language for Content Learning \n\n\nClosing and Next Steps \n\nJune 17\, 2027 |10:00 am- 4:00 pm ET  \n\nWelcome \n\n\nStrategies: Bridging Languages through Contrastive Analysis \n\n\nInteraction: Designing Activities that Promote Language Use and Language Models \n\n\nPractice\, Application\, and Lesson Delivery \n\n\nReview and Assessment: Evaluating Language Learners in Two Languages  \n\n\nClosing  \n\nCost\n\nEarly bird pricing (individual): $700 per person if registered by May 26\, 2027\nStandard individual rate: $750 per person for registrations after May 26\, 2027\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $700 per person\nCost includes all digital training materials* and one-year access to course content\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on May 26\, 2027\n\nCost includes the following materials*: \n\nA downloadable workshop packet with practical tools and strategies to foster a welcoming environment for newcomer students\nAccess to a curated collection of digital activities and classroom-ready resources\n\nVenue\nThis institute will be held fully online\, combining interactive live Zoom sessions. \nCertificate of Completion\nParticipants 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.  \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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. \nPolicies\nRegistration \nSeats 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. \n Payment \nCAL 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: \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20016 \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks. \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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. \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued. \nFair Use of Materials \nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed. \nQuestions? \nIf 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.
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/cal-siop-for-biliteracy-planning-instruction-with-purpose-across-two-languages/
CATEGORIES:Institutes Landing Page
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SUMMARY:CAL Literacy: Comprehensive Approach to Literacy Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Connect research-based literacy practices with the realities of multilingual classrooms to build strong\, equitable foundations for learning. \nInstitute Details \nBy joining the four-day virtual CAL Literacy Institute\, you can deepen your understanding of how to design and deliver literacy instruction that reflects current research on effective practices for multilingual learners. Grounded in the National Committee for Effective Literacy (NCEL) Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners framework (Olsen\, 2022)\, this interactive professional learning experience highlights approaches that integrate language development\, literacy skills\, and culturally sustaining pedagogy.  \nDesigned for educators across grade levels and content areas\, the institute provides a comprehensive overview of evidence-based literacy practices\, with opportunities to apply them through demonstrations\, small-group collaboration\, and lesson design. Participants will reflect on how to adapt these strategies for their specific contexts to ensure instruction that is both rigorous and equitable.  \nLearning Outcomes \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nExplain key principles of evidence-based literacy instruction for multilingual learners. \nApply strategies to build oral language\, vocabulary\, decoding\, fluency\, comprehension\, and writing. \nIntegrate culturally and linguistically sustaining practices into literacy lessons. \nDesign lessons that address content\, language\, and literacy goals. \nAdapt literacy instruction to meet diverse multilingual learner needs.\nCreate a ready-to-use literacy-focused lesson plan.\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis institute is designed for PK–12 educators\, instructional coaches\, specialists\, and school leaders who support literacy development for multilingual learners and other diverse student populations. It is ideal for those seeking to strengthen their understanding of evidence-based practices and apply them in diverse classroom and program contexts. \nQuestions? Email CAL with any questions you may have about our offerings. \nAgenda \nJuly 12\, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET \n\nIntroductions & Warm-Up\nComprehensive Approach to Literacy for Multilingual Learners \nOral Language Development \nReflection and Planning\n\nJuly 13\, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET \n\nFoundational Skills \n\nLanguage-Based Skills\nCode-Based Skills\n\n\nActive Engagement with Text\nVocabulary\nReflection and Planning\n\nJuly 14\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET \n\nReading Comprehension & Meaning Making\n\nReading Fluency Routines\nInput\, Output\, and Interaction Hypotheses\nVisible Thinking Routines with Complex Texts\n\n\nWriting Development\n\nRelationship between Reading and Writing\nWriting Instruction Feedback Priorities\n\n\n Components of the Writing Room\n\nJuly 15\, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET \n\nLiteracy & Digital Literacy\n\nDigital Styles & Preferences\nDigital Learning Resources\nConsiderations for Generative AI\n\n\nScaffolding vs. Differentiation\n\nCreating and Fading Scaffolds\nLinguistic\, Content\, and Formal Schemata\nGuidelines for SLIFE and MLs struggling in literacy or with disabilities\n\n\nStandards-Based Lesson Designs\n\nSide-by-Side Lesson Design\nBackward Lesson Design\nForward Lesson Design\nCentral Lesson Design\n\n\n\nSchedule \n\nFour interactive live virtual sessions held on July 12-15\, 2027\, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–2:30 PM ET each day \nApproximately 4 hours to explore a curated collection of digital activities and classroom-ready resources \n\nCost \n\nEarly bird pricing (individual or group of 2+): $1\,330 per person if registered by June 21\, 2027\nStandard individual rate: $1\,545 per person for registrations after June 21\, 2027\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $1\,330 per person\nCost includes all digital training materials and one-year access to course content\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on July 5\, 2027\n\nCost includes the following materials*: \n\nA downloadable workshop packet with practical tools and strategies to support effective literacy instruction for multilingual learners\nAccess to a curated collection of digital activities and classroom-ready resources\n\nVenue \nThis institute will be held online via interactive live Zoom sessions. \nCertificate of Completion \nParticipants will earn a CAL Literacy Educator digital badge issued through the Credly platform. This verifiable digital credential can be shared across professional networks and includes metadata outlining your learning experience and accomplishments.  \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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. \nPolicies \nRegistration \nSeats are confirmed only after payment is received. To register\, complete the online form and have participant names\, titles\, schools\, and emails ready (for group registrations). Early registration is recommended\, as space is limited. \nPayment \nCAL 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. A $15 fee applies for returned checks. Mail checks to: \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20016 \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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. \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment (fewer than 10 participants) or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, a full refund or a transfer to another institute will be issued. \nFair Use of Materials \nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed. \nQuestions? \nIf 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. \n 
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/cal-literacy-comprehensive-approach-to-literacy-instruction-july27/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,Calendar of Events,Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction for ML,Institutes Landing Page,Landing Page Featured Events,Solutions Featured Events,Solutions Institutes & Events
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SUMMARY:CAL SIOP for Trainers Institute 
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your SIOP Model knowledge to support delivery of effective professional development workshops at your school.  \nTake your expertise in the CAL SIOP Model to the next level and gain the tools to lead high-quality professional development in your school or district. This interactive\, cohort-based virtual institute is designed for educators with a solid foundation in CAL SIOP who are ready to become facilitators and trainers.  \nBuilding on your previous knowledge and experience\, this institute focuses on strengthening your understanding of the eight components of the CAL SIOP Model while equipping you with essential training and coaching skills to guide colleagues in implementing sheltered instruction.  \nUsing a flipped classroom approach\, participants will engage in four live\, 4.5-hour online sessions and complete facilitator-assigned self-paced activities between meetings. These activities include video analysis\, research-based readings\, planning exercises\, and reflective discussions with peers.  \n Learning Outcomes  \nParticipants will learn how to:  \n\nDeepen their understanding of the CAL SIOP Model’s eight components and 30 features \n\n\nApply adult learning principles to deliver effective SIOP professional development \n\n\nAdapt training materials to meet the needs of diverse educators and school contexts \n\n\nFacilitate interactive professional learning sessions using CAL SIOP strategies \n\n\nProvide feedback and coaching to support classroom implementation \n\n\nPlan and refine PD sessions aligned with school or district goals \n\n  \nWho Should Attend  \nThis institute is ideal for educators who:  \n\nHave prior knowledge of the CAL SIOP Model and want to grow as PD facilitators \n\n\nMay have attended previous SIOP workshops and are ready to lead training efforts \n\n\nAre committed to attending all four live sessions and completing approximately 2 hours of self-paced work per week \n\n\nHave access to their own device (shared log-ins are not permitted) \n\n Questions? Email CAL with any questions you may have about our offerings.  \nAgenda  \n  \nJuly 19\, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET  \n\nKey characteristics and elements of effective CAL SIOP professional development workshops \n\n\nBest practices for facilitating face-to-face and virtual learning and PD \n\n\nCAL SIOP Model review with modeling of workshop activities for: \n\n\nSecond Language Acquisition \n\n\nCAL SIOP Overview \n\n\nLesson Preparation Component \n\n\nPD Planning Time \n\n  \nJuly 20\, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET  \n\nCAL SIOP Model review with modeling of workshop activities for: \n\n\nBuilding Background Component \n\n\nComprehensible Input Component \n\n\nCharacteristics of adult learners and differentiating professional learning \n\n\nPD Planning Time \n\n  \nJuly 21\, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET  \n\nCAL SIOP Model review with modeling of workshop activities for: \n\n\nStrategies Component \n\n\nInteraction Component \n\n\nPrinciples of Adult Learning Theory \n\n\nPD Planning Time \n\n  \nJuly 22\, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET  \n\nCAL SIOP Model review with modeling of workshop activities for: \n\n\nPractice & Application Component \n\n\nLesson Delivery Component \n\n\nReview & Assessment Component \n\n\nPD Planning Time \n\n  \nSchedule  \n\nFour interactive live sessions held on July 19-22\, 2027\, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–2:30 PM ET each day \n\n\nApproximately 4 hours of facilitator-assigned\, self-paced learning to be completed between sessions \n\nCost  \n\nEarly bird pricing (individual or group of 2+): $1\,430 per person if registered by June 28\, 2027 \n\n\nStandard individual rate: $1\,650 per person for registrations after June 28\, 2027 \n\n\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $1\,430 per person  \n\n\nRegister early—space is limited \n\n\nRegistration closes on July 12\, 2027 \n\nCost includes the following materials*:  \n\nA downloadable trainer packet with facilitation tools\, presentation templates\, and sample workshop activities \n\n\nDigital copy of Using the SIOP Model: Professional Development Trainer’s Guide \n\n\nAccess to curated CAL SIOP digital training resources and planning guides \n\nVenue  \nThis institute will be held fully online\, combining interactive live Zoom sessions.  \nCertificate of Completion  \nParticipants who attend the full institute will earn a CAL SIOP Trainer digital badge issued through the Credly platform. This verifiable digital credential can be shared across professional networks and includes metadata outlining your learning experience and accomplishments.  \n  \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development.  \n 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.  \nPolicies  \nRegistration   \nSeats are confirmed only after payment is received. To register\, complete the online form and have participant names\, titles\, schools\, and emails ready (for group registrations). Early registration is recommended\, as space is limited.  \nPayment   \nCAL 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:  \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW  \nWashington\, DC 2001 \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks.  \n Cancellation Policy   \nYou 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.  \n CAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued.   \nFair Use of Materials   \nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed.  \nQuestions?   \nIf 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. 
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/cal-siop-for-trainers-institute-july27/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,Calendar of Events
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SUMMARY:Leading Dual Language Programs for Student Success
DESCRIPTION:Institute Details\nThis workshop is intended for school and district leaders (to include principals\, assistant principals\, and teacher leaders) who are seeking to deepen their practical understanding of the positive impact that bilingualism has on student achievement\, as well as the importance of ensuring program and language equity\, in order to create a campus culture where bilingualism\, biliteracy\, and multicultural competence thrive.  \nFramed by the CAL publication\, Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education\, this workshop provides information and tools to help school leaders gain a solid understanding of the benefits of dual language education\, explore how they can develop a program that promotes student success on their campus\, and increase their impact as leaders.  \nObjectives:  \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the key components and benefits of effective dual language education programs. \nApply strategies that promote language and cultural equity to support bilingualism\, biliteracy\, academic achievement\, and sociocultural competence. \nAnalyze their current school or district policies and practices to determine areas for growth in dual language programming.  \nDevelop an action plan to strengthen or expand dual language program implementation in their context. \n\nAgenda\nDay 1: Tuesday\, July 27\, 2027\, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET \n\nWelcome \nProgram Structure: Models\, Goals & Research \nCurriculum & Instruction for Biliteracy \nAssessment: Measuring Biliteracy and Academic Growth \nSynthesis & Reflection \n\nDay 2: Wednesday\, July 28\, 2027\, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET \n\nIdentify the key components and benefits of effective dual language education programs. \nApply strategies that promote language and cultural equity to support bilingualism\, biliteracy\, academic achievement\, and sociocultural competence. \nAnalyze their current school or district policies and practices to determine areas for growth in dual language programming.  \nDevelop an action plan to strengthen or expand dual language program implementation in their context. \n\nCost\n\nEarly bird pricing (individual): $770 per person if registered by February 16\, 2026\nStandard individual rate: $820 per person for registrations after February 16\, 2026\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $770 per person\nCost includes all digital training materials and a mailed hard copy of the Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education 3rd Edition book\, provided we have your mailing address\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on March 2\, 2026\n\nVenue\nThis institute will be held online. Participants will receive a Zoom invitation with a link in advance. \nCertificate of Completion\nParticipants will earn a CAL Credly Digital badge and certificate for 12 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. \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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. \nPolicies\nRegistration \nPlease complete the online registration process to reserve your seat for this institute. 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. \nPayment \nCAL 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. A $15 fee applies for returned checks. \nMail checks to: \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\,\nAccounts Receivable\,\n4646 40th Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20016 \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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. \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued. \nFair Use of Materials\nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed. \nQuestions?\nPlease direct questions to solutions@cal.org or call 202-362-0700\, Monday through Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/leading-dual-language-programs-for-student-success-july27/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,Calendar of Events,Institutes Landing Page,Landing Page Featured Events,Leading Dual Language Programs,Solutions Featured Events,Solutions Institutes & Events
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Tiers: Practical MTSS for Multilingual Learner (ML) Achievement
DESCRIPTION:Learn to distinguish between typical second language development and potential disabilities and create proactive classroom interventions that support ML student success.  \nThis four-day interactive institute equips educators with the knowledge and tools to implement a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) that effectively addresses the needs of multilingual learners. Participants will explore how to distinguish between typical second language development\, learning difficulties\, and possible disabilities while ensuring that students are supported without being disproportionately referred for special education.  \nGrounded in an interactive flipped-classroom model\, the institute blends synchronous learning (four live\, 4.5-hour online sessions) with asynchronous self-paced activities (six hours of recorded lectures\, readings\, and collaborative tasks). Through case studies\, strategy analysis\, and hands-on planning\, participants will examine culturally and linguistically responsive interventions across Tiers 1\, 2\, and 3\, and develop proactive MTSS plans that promote both academic and linguistic success for MLs.  \nParticipants will collaborate with CAL facilitators and peers nationwide to apply research-based practices\, share challenges\, and build sustainable solutions for supporting multilingual learners in their schools and districts.  \nLearning Outcomes  \nParticipants will be able to:  \n\nDifferentiate between second language acquisition\, learning difficulties\, cultural factors\, and possible disabilities. \n\n\nDesign an MTSS plan that integrates proactive interventions to support multilingual learners’ academic and language development. \n\n\nApply evidence-based instructional practices for Tiers 1\, 2\, and 3 that respond to the needs of diverse ML populations\, including students with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE). \n\n\nCollect\, monitor\, and analyze student progress data to inform instructional decisions and equitable support. \n\n\nCollaborate effectively with MTSS team members\, colleagues\, and service providers to implement and sustain school- or district-wide systems of support. \n\nWho Should Attend  \nThis institute is designed for K–12 educators and school-based teams who support the success of multilingual learners within an MTSS framework. Ideal participants include general education and content-area teachers\, ESL/ELL teachers\, Title I educators\, MTSS team members and coordinators\, special education teachers\, related service providers\, instructional coaches\, interventionists\, and school or district administrators. Teams are encouraged to attend together to strengthen collaborative planning and ensure effective\, schoolwide MTSS implementation for multilingual learners.  \nQuestions? Email CAL with any questions you may have about our offerings.  \nAgenda*  \nJuly 28\, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET  \n\nIntroduction to MTSS \n\n\nSecond Language Acquisition \n\n\nDistinguishing Second Language Acquisition from Learning Disabilities \n\n  \nAugust 4\, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET  \n\nOverview of MTSS \n\n\nComparing RTI and MTSS \n\n\nDefining Tiers 1\, 2\, and 3 \n\n\nGoals\, Language Planning\, Universal Screening\, Monitoring & Assessment \n\n\nConducting Needs Assessments \n\n  \nAugust 11\, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET  \n\nSupporting Tier 1 Teachers and Addressing the Needs of Tier 2 & 3 MLs \n\n\nScaffolding vs. Differentiation \n\n\nAdapting Curriculum to Strengthen Tier 1 Instruction.  \n\n  \nAugust 18\, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET  \n\nNext Steps When Interventions Fail \n\n\nEL Toolkit: Special Education Evaluation Process \n\n\nDeveloping Linguistically Appropriate IEP Goals \n\n\nRole and Rights of Parents/Guardians \n\n*Please note: This agenda reflects the current scope of the institute and is subject to change as content is further developed.  \n  \nSchedule  \n\nFour interactive live sessions held on July 28\, August 4\, 11\, and 18\, 2027\, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–2:30 PM ET each day \n\n\nApproximately 4 hours of facilitator-assigned\, self-paced learning to be completed between sessions \n\nCost  \n\nEarly bird pricing (individual or group of 2+): $1\,330 per person if registered by July 7\, 2027 \n\n\nStandard individual rate: $1\,545 per person for registrations after July 7\, 2027 \n\n\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $1\,330 per person \n\n\nCost includes all digital training materials and one-year access to course content \n\n\nRegister early—space is limited \n\n\nRegistration closes on July 21\, 2027 \n\nCost includes the following materials*:  \n\nA downloadable institute packet with practical tools and strategies to support effective MTSS implementation for multilingual learners \n\n\nAccess to a curated collection of digital activities and classroom-ready resources \n\nVenue  \nThis institute will be held fully online\, combining interactive live Zoom sessions.  \nCertificate of Completion  \nParticipants will earn a CAL MTSS for MLs Educator digital badge issued through the Credly platform. This verifiable digital credential can be shared across professional networks and includes metadata outlining your learning experience and accomplishments.  \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development.  \nFor 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.  \nPolicies  \nRegistration   \nSeats are confirmed only after payment is received. To register\, complete the online form and have participant names\, titles\, schools\, and emails ready (for group registrations). Early registration is recommended\, as space is limited.  \nPayment   \nCAL 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. A $15 fee applies for returned checks. Mail checks to:  \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW  \nWashington\, DC 20016\n  \nCancellation Policy   \nYou 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.  \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued.   \nFair Use of Materials   \nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed.  \nQuestions?   \nIf 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. 
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/beyond-the-tiers-practical-mtss-for-multilingual-learner-ml-achievement-july27/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,Calendar of Events,Institutes Landing Page
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SUMMARY:CAL SIOP for Instructional Coaches
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your expertise in supporting teachers with implementation of the SIOP Model through job-embedded coaching and professional learning.   \nThis interactive\, cohort-based virtual institute is designed for educators with a solid foundation in CAL SIOP who are ready to become facilitators and trainers.  \nBuilding on your previous knowledge and experience\, this institute focuses on strengthening your understanding of the eight components of the CAL SIOP Model while equipping you with essential training and coaching skills to guide colleagues in implementing sheltered instruction.  \nUsing a flipped classroom approach\, participants will engage in four live\, 4.5-hour online sessions and complete facilitator-assigned self-paced activities between meetings. These activities include video analysis\, research-based readings\, planning exercises\, and reflective discussions with peers.  \nLearning Outcomes  \nParticipants will learn how to:  \n\nDeepen their understanding of the CAL SIOP Model’s eight components and 30 features \n\n\nApply adult learning principles to deliver effective SIOP professional development \n\n\nAdapt training materials to meet the needs of diverse educators and school contexts \n\n\nFacilitate interactive professional learning sessions using CAL SIOP strategies \n\n\nProvide feedback and coaching to support classroom implementation \n\n\nPlan and refine PD sessions aligned with school or district goals \n\n  \nWho Should Attend  \nThis institute is ideal for educators who:  \n\nHave prior knowledge of the CAL SIOP Model and want to grow as PD facilitators \n\n\nMay have attended previous SIOP workshops and are ready to lead training efforts \n\n\nAre committed to attending all four live sessions and completing approximately 2 hours of self-paced work per week \n\n\nHave access to their own device (shared log-ins are not permitted) \n\nNote: This institute is not intended for SIOP beginners. If you are new to the model\, we recommend starting with our CAL SIOP for Educators institute.  \nQuestions? Email CAL with any questions you may have about our offerings.  \nAgenda  \nAugust 3\, 2027 | 9:00 am-12:00 pm & 1:00-2:30 pm ET  \n\nSIOP Model review and renewal designed to deepen knowledge and implementation with a focus on second language acquisition and the Lesson Preparation Component \n\n\nKey characteristics and elements of effective SIOP Model professional development and implementation support \n\n\nPD Planning Time \n\nAugust 5\, 2027 | 9:00 am-12:00 pm & 1:00-2:30 pm ET  \n\nSIOP Model review and renewal to deepen knowledge and implementation with a focus on the Building Background and Comprehensible Input components \n\n\nSpecial considerations when coaching with the SIOP Model \n\n\nSupporting the lesson planning process using the SIOP Model \n\n\nPD Planning Time \n\nAugust 10\, 2027 | 9:00 am-12:00 pm & 1:00-2:30 pm ET  \n\nSIOP Model review and renewal to deepen knowledge and implementation with a focus on specific features of the Strategies and Interaction components \n\n\nSpecial considerations for working with adult learners \n\n\nCo-teaching and collaboration through the development and support of PLCs \n\n\nPD Planning Time \n\nAugust 12\, 2027 | 9:00 am-12:00 pm & 1:00-2:30 pm ET  \n\nSIOP Model review and renewal to deepen knowledge and implementation with a focus on specific features of the Practice & Application\, Lesson Delivery and Review & Assessment components \n\n\nDeveloping a school/district SIOP implementation plan \n\n\nPD Planning Time \n\nSchedule  \n\nLive Sessions: August 3\, 5\, 10\, and 12\, 2027\, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–2:30 PM ET each day \n\n\nSelf-paced Content: Approximately 4 hours of asynchronous\, facilitator-assigned tasks \n\nCost  \n\nEarly bird pricing (individual or group of 2+): $1\,430 per person if registered by July 13\, 2027 \n\n\nStandard individual rate: $1\,650 per person for registrations after July 13\, 2027 \n\n\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $1\,430 per person \n\n\nRegister early—space is limited \n\n\nRegistration closes on July 27\, 2027 \n\nCost includes the following materials*:  \n\nA downloadable coach packet with facilitation tools\, presentation templates\, and sample workshop activities \n\n\nDigital copy of The Insider’s Guide to Coaching \n\n\nAccess to curated CAL SIOP digital training resources and planning guides \n\nVenue  \nThis institute will be held fully online\, combining interactive live Zoom sessions.  \nCertificate of Completion  \nParticipants will earn a CAL SIOP Coach digital badge issued through the Credly platform. This verifiable digital credential can be shared across professional networks and includes metadata outlining your learning experience and accomplishments.  \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development.  \nFor 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.  \nPolicies  \nRegistration   \nSeats are confirmed only after payment is received. To register\, complete the online form and have participant names\, titles\, schools\, and emails ready (for group registrations). Early registration is recommended\, as space is limited.  \nPayment   \nCAL 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:  \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\,\nAccounts Receivable\,\n4646 40th Street NW  \nWashington\, DC 20016\n  \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks.  \nCancellation Policy   \nYou 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.  \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued.   \nFair Use of Materials   \nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed.  \nQuestions?   \nIf 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. 
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/cal-siop-for-instructional-coaches-aug27/
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SUMMARY:CALeidoscope Series: What does the Bilingual Brain Need from Literacy Instruction?
DESCRIPTION:CALeidoscope is a professional learning series for bilingual and dual language educators who believe the best thinking happens in community. Each session pairs conceptual grounding with community dialogue to examine the questions that our field keeps circling back to – not to find easy answers\, but to see our work more fully\, together. Each session holds its own thought. Together\, they form an ongoing conversation.   \nEach 90-minute session will include conceptual grounding\, individual reflection\, and structured dialogue\, closing with a collective synthesis and at least one practical takeaway to take back to the classroom.   \nInstitute Details: \nThe bilingual brain is not the monolingual brain plus a second language. Research on dual language development tells us that bilingual learners process language and literacy in ways that are fundamentally different and that literacy instruction designed for monolingual English speakers is inadequate for students who live and learn across two language worlds. When we leverage the bilingual brain\, we open pathways to deeper literacy development in both languages. This session explores what it means to design instruction that truly meets the bilingual brain where it is.   \nCost\n\nEarly bird pricing (individual): $60 per person if registered by July 13\, 2027\nStandard individual rate: $80 per person for registrations after July 13\, 2027\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $60 per person\nCost includes all digital training materials and one-year access to course content\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on July 30\, 2027\n\nVenue\nThis Institute will be held online. \nCertificate of Completion\nParticipants will earn a CAL Credly Digital badge and certificate for 1.5 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.  Participants who choose not to complete the on-own assignment but attend all sessions will receive a certificate for 12 hours. \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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 \nParticipants who choose not to complete the on-own assignment but attend all sessions will receive a certificate for 12 hours. \nPolicies\nRegistration \nTo 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 name\, title\, school\, 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. \nPayment \nCAL 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:  \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW \nWashington\, DC 20016 \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks.  \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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.  \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued.   \nFair Use of Materials\nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed.  \nQuestions?\nIf you have questions\, please contact us via email at solutions@cal.org or call 202-362-0700\, Monday-Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/caleidoscope-series-what-does-the-bilingual-brain-need-from-literacy-instruction/
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SUMMARY:Lectoescritura Bilingüe: Hacia una Práctica Critica e Intencionada
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is delivered in Spanish.  \nEste taller ofrece a los educadores de programas de dos idiomas un espacio de aprendizaje profesional centrado en las mejores prácticas para la instrucción de lectoescritura en el contexto bilingüe. A través del análisis de materiales instruccionales\, y la aplicación de estrategias de multiliteracidades\, los participantes examinaran como la instrucción intencionada puede fortalecer el desarrollo de la lectoescritura en ambos idiomas.    \nEnmarcado en el hilo de instrucción de los Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education\, 3rd edition\, el taller invita a los participantes a reflexionar críticamente sobre su propia práctica\, identificar oportunidades para hacer conexiones interlingüísticas explicitas\, y diseñar experiencias de aprendizaje que honren y aprovechen el repertorio lingüístico completo de los estudiantes bilingües emergentes. \nObjetivos:   \n\nEvaluar prácticas y materiales para la instrucción utilizando los indicadores del hilo de instrucción de los Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education\, 3rd edition\, para identificar prácticas de alta calidad en la instrucción de lectoescritura bilingüe    \n\n\nAplicar la pedagogía del translenguaje y estrategias de multiliteracidades para apoyar el desarrollo de la oralidad\, las habilidades productivas y la transferencia de lectoescritura entre los dos idiomas del programa.   \n\n\nDiseñar experiencias de aprendizaje que integren la oralidad\, el análisis contrastivo y la conciencia metalingüística para fortalecer la lectoescritura bilingüe en los grados K-8.   \n\nAgenda  \nThursday\, August 5\, 2027\, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET \n\nBienvenida y encuadre \n\n\nEvaluación de prácticas y materiales instruccionales  \n\n\nTranslenguaje y multiliteracidades en la práctica \n\n\nDiseño de experiencias de aprendizaje bilingüe \n\n\n\nReflexión crítica y próximos pasos   \n\n  \nBilingual Literacy: Toward a Critical and Intentional Practice  \nThis workshop\, designed for Spanish/English bilingual educators\, offers a professional learning space centered on best practices for literacy instruction in the bilingual context. Through the analysis of instructional materials and the application of multiliteracies strategies\, participants will examine how intentional instruction can strengthen literacy development in both languages.   \nFramed by the instruction strand of CAL’s Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education\, 3rd edition\, the workshop invites participants to reflect critically on their own practice\, identify opportunities to make explicit cross-linguistic connections\, and design learning experiences that honor and leverage the full linguistic repertoire of emergent bilingual students.   \nObjectives:  \n\nEvaluate instructional practices and materials using the indicators from the instruction strand of CAL’s Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education\, 3rd edition\, to identify high-quality bilingual literacy practices.  \n\n\nApply translanguaging pedagogy and multiliteracies strategies to support oracy\, productive skills\, and cross-linguistic literacy transfer between the two program languages. \n\n\nDesign learning experiences that integrate oracy\, contrastive analysis\, and metalinguistic awareness to strengthen bilingual literacy in grades K-8.  \n\nAgenda  \n\nWelcome and Framing  \n\n\nEvaluating Instructional Practices and Materials \n\n\nTranslanguaging and Multiliteracies in Practice \n\n\nDesigning Bilingual Learning Experiences \n\n\nClosing: Critical Reflection and Next Steps \n\n\n\nCost\n\nEarly bird pricing (individual): $350 per person if registered by July 15\, 2027\nStandard individual rate: $400 per person for registrations after July 15\, 2027\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $350 per person\nCost includes all digital training materials and a mailed hard copy of the Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education 3rd Edition book\, provided we have your mailing address\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on July 30\, 2027\n\nVenue\nThis institute will be held online. Participants will receive a Zoom invitation with a link in advance. \nCertificate of Completion\nParticipants will earn a CAL Credly Digital badge and certificate for 5 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. \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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. \nPolicies\nRegistration \nPlease complete the online registration process to reserve your seat for this institute. 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. \nPayment \nCAL 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. A $15 fee applies for returned checks. \nMail checks to: \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\,\nAccounts Receivable\,\n4646 40th Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20016 \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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. \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued. \nFair Use of Materials\nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed. \nQuestions?\nPlease direct questions to solutions@cal.org or call 202-362-0700\, Monday through Friday\, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/lectoescritura-bilingue-hacia-una-practica-critica-e-intencionada-aug27/
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SUMMARY:CAL SIOP for Educators: Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your knowledge and use of the SIOP Model to support classroom instruction for Multilingual learners at your school or district.   \nBy joining the four-day virtual CAL SIOP for Educators institute\, build your confidence in planning and delivering lessons that effectively integrate language development with content instruction. This interactive professional learning experience introduces educators to the research-based CAL SIOP Model and provides practical strategies for meeting the needs of multilingual learners across grade levels and content areas.  \nDesigned for educators who are new to CAL SIOP\, the institute offers a comprehensive overview of its eight components\, with opportunities to apply them through demonstrations\, video analysis\, small-group tasks\, and lesson planning. Participants will reflect on how to adapt CAL SIOP strategies for their specific content area\, grade level\, student population\, and school initiatives.  \nBetween sessions\, participants will complete approximately four hours of facilitator-assigned asynchronous tasks to deepen their learning. The institute follows a flipped classroom model\, encouraging collaboration with peers and CAL facilitators while building a ready-to-use CAL SIOP lesson plan.  \nLearning Outcomes  \nParticipants will:  \n\nGain a foundational understanding of the eight components of the CAL SIOP Model \n\n\nLearn strategies to support second language acquisition through lesson planning and delivery \n\n\nObserve and analyze model SIOP lessons through video examples \n\n\nCreate their own content-based SIOP lesson plans tailored to their classroom \n\n\nCollaborate with peers and receive facilitator feedback in a supportive cohort model \n\nWho Should Attend  \nThis institute is ideal for PreK–12 educators and school-based teams who are new to the SIOP Model or seeking a refresher on its eight components. Coaches\, specialists\, and administrators supporting multilingual learners are also encouraged to attend.  \nQuestions? Email CAL with any questions you may have about our offerings.  \nAgenda  \nSeptember 7\, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET  \n\nIntroduction to Second Language Acquisition \n\n\nCAL SIOP Model Overview \n\n\nLesson Preparation Component \n\n\nContent and Language Objectives \n\n\nMeaningful Activities \n\n\nAdapting Materials \n\n\nCollaborative Lesson Planning \n\nSeptember 9\, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET  \n\nBuilding Background Component \n\n\nLinks to Student Backgrounds \n\n\nEmphasizing Key Vocabulary \n\n\nComprehensible Input Component \n\n\nEnhancing Comprehension \n\n\nDifferentiating Comprehensible Input Techniques \n\n\nCollaborative Lesson Planning \n\nSeptember 14\, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET  \n\nStrategies Component \n\n\nLearner Strategies (cognitive\, metacognitive\, language learning\, and socio-affective) \n\n\nScaffolding Techniques \n\n\nHigher Order Questioning \n\n\nInteraction Component \n\n\nTeacher/Student and Student/Student Interaction \n\n\nTranslanguaging vs. Translating \n\n\nCollaborative Lesson Planning \n\nSeptember 16\, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET  \n\nPractice & Application Component \n\n\nAcademic Language Opportunities \n\n\nIntegrating the Four Language Domains \n\n\nLesson Delivery Component \n\n\nStudent Engagement \n\n\nPacing and Differentiation \n\n\nReview & Assessment Component \n\n\nComprehensive Review of Key Vocabulary and Concepts \n\n\nProviding Feedback \n\n\nAssessing Student Comprehension \n\n\nCollaborative Lesson Planning \n\n  \nSchedule  \n\nFour interactive live sessions held on September 7\, 9\, 14\, and 16\, 2027\, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–2:30 PM ET each day \n\n\nApproximately 4 hours of facilitator-assigned\, self-paced learning to be completed between sessions \n\nCost  \n\nEarly bird pricing (individual): $1\,330 per person if registered by August 17\, 2027 \n\n\nStandard individual rate: $1\,545 per person for registrations after August 17\, 2027 \n\n\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $1\,330 per person  \n\n\nCost includes all digital training materials and one-year access to course content \n\n\nRegister early—space is limited \n\n\nRegistration closes on August 31\, 2027 \n\nCost includes the following materials*:  \n\nA downloadable workshop packet with practical tools and strategies to foster a welcoming environment for newcomer students \n\n\nAccess to a curated collection of digital activities and classroom-ready resources \n\nVenue  \nThis institute will be held fully online\, combining interactive live Zoom session.  \nCertificate of Completion  \nParticipants 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.  \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development.  \nFor 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.  \nPolicies  \nRegistration   \nSeats are confirmed only after payment is received. To register\, complete the online form and have participant names\, titles\, schools\, and emails ready (for group registrations). Early registration is recommended\, as space is limited.  \nPayment   \nCAL 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:  \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\,\nAccounts Receivable\,\n4646 40th Street NW  \nWashington\, DC 20016 \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks.  \nCancellation Policy   \nYou 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.  \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued.   \nFair Use of Materials   \nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed.  \nQuestions?   \nIf 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. 
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/cal-siop-for-educators-foundations-sept27/
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SUMMARY:CAL SIOP for Administrators
DESCRIPTION:Gain the knowledge\, tools\, and insight needed to guide\, monitor\, and strengthen SIOP implementation by aligning your leadership role with teacher professional learning.  \nThis one-day\, interactive virtual institute is designed specifically for administrators and instructional leaders who are supporting teachers engaged in CAL SIOP professional development.  \n Through a blend of presentations\, discussion\, video analysis\, and guided planning\, participants will deepen their understanding of the CAL SIOP Model and learn how to create systems of support that align with classroom practice and teacher learning.  \nThis institute equips school and district leaders to recognize key features of sheltered instruction\, monitor implementation efforts\, and sustain momentum over time. Leaders will leave with a practical understanding of their role in aligning schoolwide systems with multilingual learner success.  \nLearning Outcomes  \nParticipants will:  \n\nExplore foundational elements of the CAL SIOP Model with a focus on Lesson Preparation\, Strategies\, and Interaction \n\n\nUnderstand how the SIOP Model supports academic language development for multilingual learners \n\n\nLearn how to observe and identify high-quality sheltered instruction in classrooms \n\n\nDiscuss feedback and coaching strategies aligned to SIOP practices \n\n\nReflect on the administrator’s role in sustaining implementation and supporting professional learning \n\nWho Should Attend  \nThis institute is ideal for:  \n\nSchool and district administrators \n\n\nDirectors and supervisors of multilingual learner programs \n\n\nInstructional leaders responsible for professional development or implementation monitoring \n\n  \nQuestions? Email CAL with any questions you may have about our offerings.  \nAgenda  \nSeptember 22\, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET  \n\nOverview of the SIOP Model \n\n\nThe Administrator’s Role in SIOP Implementation \n\n\nObservation Tools \n\n\nProfessional Development \n\n\nSIOP Coaching \n\n\nImplementation Planning \n\nSchedule  \n\nOne interactive live session held on September 22\, 2027\, from 9:00 AM–2:30 PM ET (includes scheduled breaks) \n\n\nThis is a fully synchronous event; there is no required asynchronous work \n\nCost  \n\nEarly bird pricing (individual or group of 2+): $420 per person if registered by September 1\, 2027 \n\n\nStandard individual rate: $499 per person for registrations after September 1\, 2027 \n\n\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $420 per person \n\n\nRegister early—space is limited \n\n\nRegistration closes on September 15\, 2027 \n\nCost includes the following materials*:  \n\nA downloadable workshop packet with tools and templates to support school- and district-level implementation \n\n\nAccess to digital resources and sample observation tools aligned to CAL SIOP \n\nVenue  \nThis institute will be held fully online\, combining interactive live Zoom sessions.  \nCertificate of Completion  \nParticipants will earn a CAL SIOP for Administrators digital badge issued through the Credly platform. This verifiable credential includes metadata outlining your learning and can be shared on LinkedIn or other professional platforms.  \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development.  \nFor 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.  \nPolicies  \nRegistration   \nSeats are confirmed only after payment is received. To register\, complete the online form and have participant names\, titles\, schools\, and emails ready (for group registrations). Early registration is recommended\, as space is limited.  \nPayment   \nCAL 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:  \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\,\nAccounts Receivable\,\n4646 40th Street NW  \nWashington\, DC 20016 \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks.  \nCancellation Policy   \nYou 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.  \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued.   \nFair Use of Materials   \nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed.  \nQuestions?   \nIf 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. 
URL:https://solutions.cal.org/event/cal-siop-for-administrators-sept27/
CATEGORIES:CAL Institutes - Featured Events,Calendar of Events,Institutes Landing Page,Landing Page Featured Events,Solutions Institutes & Events
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SUMMARY:CAL SIOP for Biliteracy: Planning Instruction with Purpose Across Two Languages
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to help participants develop and deliver CAL SIOP Model lessons in bilingual and dual language settings.   \nEducators 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.  \nObjectives:  \n\nDevelop effective content\, language\, and cultural objectives \n\n\nCreate activities for vocabulary development and background building \n\n\nScaffold language for content learning \n\n\nExplore ways to compare and contrast (bridge) languages \n\n\nDesign interactive activities that promote the use of language models \n\n\nDesign assessments for language learners and assess tasks from the perspective of students learning in two languages \n\nAgenda  \nSeptember 22\, 2027 |10:00 am- 4:00 pm ET  \n\nWelcome \n\n\nCAL SIOP through a DLE Lens \n\n\nLesson Preparation: Content\, Language\, and Cultural Objectives \n\n\nBuilding Background: Vocabulary Development and Activating Prior Knowledge  \n\n\nComprehensible Input: Scaffolding Language for Content Learning \n\n\nClosing and Next Steps \n\nSeptember 23\, 2027 |10:00 am- 4:00 pm ET  \n\nWelcome \n\n\nStrategies: Bridging Languages through Contrastive Analysis \n\n\nInteraction: Designing Activities that Promote Language Use and Language Models \n\n\nPractice\, Application\, and Lesson Delivery \n\n\nReview and Assessment: Evaluating Language Learners in Two Languages  \n\n\nClosing  \n\nCost\n\nEarly bird pricing (individual): $700 per person if registered by September 1\, 2027\nStandard individual rate: $750 per person for registrations after September 1\, 2027\nGroups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $700 per person\nCost includes all digital training materials* and one-year access to course content\nRegister early—space is limited\nRegistration closes on September 15\, 2027\n\nCost includes the following materials*: \n\nA downloadable workshop packet with practical tools and strategies to foster a welcoming environment for newcomer students\nAccess to a curated collection of digital activities and classroom-ready resources\n\nVenue\nThis institute will be held fully online\, combining interactive live Zoom sessions. \nCertificate of Completion\nParticipants 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.  \nCAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development. \nFor 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. \nPolicies\nRegistration \nSeats 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. \n Payment \nCAL 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: \nCenter for Applied Linguistics\nAccounts Receivable\n4646 40th Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20016 \nA $15 fee applies for returned checks. \nCancellation Policy \nYou 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. \nCAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases\, full refunds will be issued. \nFair Use of Materials \nParticipants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed. \nQuestions? \nIf 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.
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