CAL Solutions

CAL SIOP for Trainers Institute
2026-10-06 - 2026-10-15
Enhance your SIOP Model knowledge to support delivery of effective professional development workshops at your school.
Take 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.
Building 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.
Using 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.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will learn how to:

Deepen their understanding of the CAL SIOP Model’s eight components and 30 features
Apply adult learning principles to deliver effective SIOP professional development
Adapt training materials to meet the needs of diverse educators and school contexts
Facilitate interactive professional learning sessions using CAL SIOP strategies
Provide feedback and coaching to support classroom implementation
Plan and refine PD sessions aligned with school or district goals

Who Should Attend
This institute is ideal for educators who:

Have prior knowledge of the CAL SIOP Model and want to grow as PD facilitators
May have attended previous SIOP workshops and are ready to lead training efforts
Are committed to attending all four live sessions and completing approximately 2 hours of self-paced work per week
Have access to their own device (shared log-ins are not permitted)

Questions? Email CAL with any questions you may have about our offerings.
Agenda
October 6, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET

Key characteristics and elements of effective CAL SIOP professional development workshops
Best practices for facilitating face-to-face and virtual learning and PD
CAL SIOP Model review with modeling of workshop activities for:

Second Language Acquisition
CAL SIOP Overview
Lesson Preparation Component

PD Planning Time

October 8, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET

CAL SIOP Model review with modeling of workshop activities for:

Building Background Component
Comprehensible Input Component

Characteristics of adult learners and differentiating professional learning
PD Planning Time

October 13, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET

CAL SIOP Model review with modeling of workshop activities for:

Strategies Component
Interaction Component

Principles of Adult Learning Theory
PD Planning Time

October 15, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET

CAL SIOP Model review with modeling of workshop activities for:

Practice & Application Component
Lesson Delivery Component
Review & Assessment Component

PD Planning Time

Schedule

Four 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
Approximately 4 hours of facilitator-assigned, self-paced learning to be completed between sessions

Cost

Early bird pricing (individual or group of 2+): $1,430 per person if registered by September 15, 2026
Standard individual rate: $1,650 per person for registrations after September 15, 2026
Groups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $1,430 per person
Register early—space is limited
Registration closes on September 29, 2026

Cost includes the following materials*:

A downloadable trainer packet with facilitation tools, presentation templates, and sample workshop activities
Digital copy of Using the SIOP Model: Professional Development Trainer’s Guide
Access to curated CAL SIOP digital training resources and planning guides

Venue
This institute will be held fully online, combining interactive live Zoom sessions.
Certificate of Completion
Participants 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
CAL-Credly badges offer a secure and portable way to showcase your professional development.
For questions about digital badging at CAL, contact us at credentialing@cal.org or call 202-362-0700, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET.
Policies
Registration
Seats are confirmed only after payment is received. To register, complete the online form and have participant names, titles, schools, and emails ready (for group registrations). Early registration is recommended, as space is limited.
Payment
CAL accepts credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx), checks, and purchase orders. Credit card payments confirm registration immediately. For POs or checks, seats are tentatively held until payment is received. Upload POs during registration or email them to payables@cal.org.
Mail checks to:
Center for Applied Linguistics
Accounts Receivable
4646 40th Street NW
Washington, DC 20016
A $15 fee applies for returned checks.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel and receive a full refund up to 3 weeks before the institute by emailing solutions@cal.org. After that, refunds are not available, but you may request materials by mail, transfer to a future institute, or substitute another participant up to 3 days before the start date.
CAL may cancel or reschedule events due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, full refunds will be issued.
Fair Use of Materials
Participants may use CAL materials for internal school or district training. Use for fee-based services is not permitted. Contact CAL for clarification if needed. Email CAL if you have questions about the use of CAL materials.
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact us via email at solutions@cal.org or call 202-362-0700, Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm Eastern Time.
