Professional Development
Explore CAL’s Professional Development Catalog
The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) offers research-based professional learning, online courses, and technical assistance to help educators and school leaders support multilingual learners.
Browse the catalog below to explore workshops, courses, and customized services designed to strengthen language, literacy, and dual language instruction across PK–12 settings.
Newcomers in Your School: Cultural Connections and Instructional Strategies
Learn effective strategies and activities to increase your newcomer students’ inclusion and learning in the classroom. It is critical to address the unique cultural, social,...
CAL SIOP for Educators: Foundations Workshop
This multi-day comprehensive and interactive workshop is designed to help participants plan and deliver CAL SIOP Model lessons for linguistically and culturally diverse students. PreK-12...
CAL SIOP Training of Trainers Workshops
The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model is a research-based and validated instructional model for lesson design and delivery that has proven effective in addressing...
CAL SIOP for Dual Language Programs: Developing Academic Language and Content in Two Languages
This comprehensive and interactive workshop is designed to help participants develop and deliver CAL SIOP Model lessons in bilingual programs. PreK-12 DL teachers and coaches...
Foundations of Dual Language Education
Learn how to provide effective dual language instruction to emergent bilinguals This two-day workshop provides dual language educators with research-aligned strategies and hands-on activities that promote...
