Professional Development
Educators seek effective program models and instructional strategies to serve the growing need for language instruction, both in the United States and around the globe. Supported by our ongoing research and drawing on our decades of experience in the classroom, CAL provides educators with effective strategies and practical tools they can use to help language learners succeed in school and beyond.
Our professional development services and materials incorporate a wide range of effective methods and techniques. These include a principles-to-practice approach to teacher training; a standards-based approach to language and literacy development, academic instruction, and assessment; and innovative instructional models, such as sheltered instruction and dual language education.
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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...
Teaching Reading to Students Learning English: Direct Strategies
The “Teaching Reading to Students Learning English: Direct Strategies” workshop is a comprehensive, three-day professional development experience based on the research-driven curriculum What’s Different About...
Assessment and Evaluation for Language Learners: Principles and Classroom Practices
Language assessment is a powerful tool for supporting and enhancing second language instruction. This two-day workshop is designed to familiarize participants with principles of effective...
Promoting Cultural Proficiency to Boost Outcomes for All Students
With ever-increasing diversity in schools and communities around the country, the need to create educational access and opportunity for every student has never been greater....
Math and Science: Skills and Strategies to Adapt for English Learners
This workshop provides strategies and activities to help teachers provide access to math and science concepts for English learners while also developing their language skills....
Research-Based Vocabulary Instruction for English Learners
This engaging two-day professional development workshop is designed to increase understanding and provide practical resources regarding vocabulary instruction for educators working with English learners in...
Oral Language Development for English Learners
Using real-world examples, research-based principles of instruction, a teacher-oriented practical workbook, and authentic classroom videos, this professional development workshop is primarily designed for classroom teachers...
