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 7, 2025: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30-3:00 p.m. ET

• Key characteristics and elements of effective SIOP Model professional development workshops
• Best practices for facilitating face-to-face and virtual learning and PD
• SIOP Model review with modeling of workshop activities for second language acquisition, SIOP Model overview, and the Lesson Preparation component
• PD Planning Time

October 14, 2025: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30-3:00 p.m. ET

• SIOP Model review with modeling of workshop activities for the Building Background and Comprehensible Input Components
• Characteristics of participants and differentiating professional learning
• PD Planning Time

October 21, 2025: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30-3:00 p.m. ET

• SIOP Model review with modeling of workshop activities for the Strategies and Interaction Components
• Adult Learning Theory
• PD Planning Time

October 28, 2025: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30-3:00 p.m. ET

• SIOP Model review with modeling of workshop activities for the Practice & Application, Lesson Delivery, and Review & Assessment Components
• PD Planning Time

Self-Paced Content

• Between October 7 and 28, 2025, participants will complete approximately 4 hours of facilitator-assigned tasks, including video analysis, planning exercises, and reflective discussions. Participants will also begin preparing a sample CAL SIOP PD session plan to share with the cohort.

Schedule

• Four interactive live sessions held on October 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2025, from 9:30 AM–12:30 PM and 1:30–3:00 PM ET each day
• Approximately 4 hours of facilitator-assigned, self-paced learning to be completed between sessions
• Note: the asynchronous assignments may be completed up to one month post-institute to earn additional digital badges.

Cost

• Early bird pricing (individual or group of 2+): $1,365 per person if registered by September 16, 2025
• Standard individual rate: $1,570 per person for registrations after September 16, 2025
• Groups of 2 or more qualify for the early bird rate of $1,365 per person
• Register early—space is limited
• Registration closes on September 16, 2025

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 online via the CAL-hosted Zoom platform.

Graduate Credit Option

An option for two graduate credits from Trinity Washington University is available for this CAL Institute. The cost is $495. Participants must attend all workshop days and complete an assignment to be distributed during the institute. If you have questions about requirements and registration for the CAL Institute graduate credits, please contact CAL Solutions.

Certificate of Completion

Participants will earn a CAL SIOP Trainer Level 1 digital badge for 22 hours of engagement, 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. A $15 fee applies for returned checks.

Mail checks to:

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

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.