Center for Applied Linguistics

Ready to take the next step in your CAL SIOP journey?

This interactive, cohort-based virtual institute is designed for educators with a solid foundation in CAL SIOP who are ready to develop their skills as facilitators and trainers. Participants will deepen their understanding of the CAL SIOP Model while building the presentation and facilitation skills needed to effectively lead professional learning and support colleagues. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your leadership and expand your impact.

Learn more and register: https://solutions.cal.org/event/cal-siop-for-trainers-intermediate-institute/

IN THE NEWS: As the Fort Worth School District closes its newcomer school, CAL's Diep Nguyen adds expert context on the unique role these institutions play for English learners. Read the story from The Dallas Morning-News: https://www.cal.org/news/in-the-news-closure-of-fort-worth-isd-newcomer-school-stirs-uncertainty-resurects-a-decade-old-debate-dallas-morning-news/

🌟Beyond the Tiers: Practical MTSS for Multilingual Learner (ML) Achievement
📅August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026
Learn to distinguish between typical second language development and potential disabilities, and create proactive classroom interventions that support ML student success. This 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.

In time to celebrate the anniversary of Plylyer v Doe, this article is now open access!
“We, as language educators, in this moment of history, occupy a unique position,” writes CAL President & CEO Diep Nguyen about the landmark case Plyler v. Doe, how it changed multilingual education, and what educators need to know now. Read Dr. Nguyen’s Language Magazine OpEd: https://ow.ly/g1nr50Z6TOT See less

The American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) has announced a call for proposals for its 2027 conference. The 2027 conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel, March 13-16, 2027, and the virtual conference will be held on April 16, 2027. Proposals are due by July 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT. Learn more: https://ow.ly/V7F250ZbP3g

Opportunity for students! Undergraduate or graduate students are wanted!
The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is seeking detail-oriented and reliable undergraduate or graduate students from all disciplines to help verify answer keys for a battery of selected-response, K-12 English Language proficiency assessments in Listening and Reading. Learn more: https://ow.ly/XYLM50Z5czx

📑 Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) has been an extraordinary year for the fields of applied linguistics and multilingual education. Learn more about CAL’s work and impact during that time in the newly published Annual Report: https://ow.ly/Kcyq50Z8NhR

Yesterday, in our live webinar, Supporting the Educators of Multilingual and Multicultural, Dr. Okhee Lee and Joanne Clyde presented evidence-based learning structures and content for educators of multilingual learners. Watch the recording. https://www.cal.org/supporting-the-educators-of-multilingual-and-multicultural-students/

“We, as language educators, in this moment of history, occupy a unique position,” writes CAL President & CEO Diep Nguyen about the landmark case Plyler v. Doe, how it changed multilingual education, and what educators need to know now. Read Dr. Nguyen’s Language Magazine OpEd: https://ow.ly/g1nr50Z6TOT

We’re excited to announce that we’ve added a summer installment of the CAL Literacy Institute: A Comprehensive Approach to Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners!
After an incredible response to our April institute, with educators asking for a summer option for continued learning, registration is now open for our July cohort through July 13.
This four-day virtual institute is designed for educators and leaders who want to strengthen literacy instruction for multilingual learners through a comprehensive, research-based approach. Together, we’ll explore:
• Oral language development
• Vocabulary and comprehension
• Foundational literacy skills
• Writing instruction
• Cross-linguistic connections
• Culturally and linguistically responsive practices
• Practical classroom applications for multilingual learners
At CAL, we believe literacy instruction should be meaningful, evidence-based, and affirming of students’ linguistic and cultural assets. We’re looking forward to another engaging learning experience with educators from across the country.
Registration is now open:
https://ow.ly/TuX450YW548