Center for Applied Linguistics

See CAL at the 2025 AAAL Conference. https://www.cal.org/event/2025-aaal-conference-presentation-k-📌16-world-language-program-articulation-in-the-united-states/
K-16 World Language Program Articulation in the United States
📅 March 22, 2025 | 8:40 a.m. Mountain Standard Time
🎯Tower - Second Level
Presenter(s):Jamie Morgan (Center for Applied Linguistics)
Rachel Myers (Center for Applied Linguistics)
Jenna Bushton (Center for Applied Linguistics)
Presenters will discuss implications of the findings and how they can be used to overcome barriers to articulation, support diverse learners following non-traditional paths to language learning, and improve and expand instruction in world languages.

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📌A Descriptive Study of Students’ Multilingual and Multimodal Communication Practices in Elementary School Science
📅 March 22, 2025 | 8:35–9:05 a.m. Mountain Standard Time
🎯Tower-Terrace Level, Columbine
Presenter(s):
Keira Ballantyne (Center for Applied Linguistics)
Caitlin Fine (Metropolitan State University of Denver)
We present a classification schema for the activities, descriptive statistics on the distribution of multilingual and multimodal response types, and detail on specific communicative practices observed in the dataset.

Don't miss our presentation today! 🙂
🌍📚 Heading to in Long Beach, CA, March 18-21? Don’t miss two insightful presentations from Center for Applied Linguistics staff and consultants, where we’ll share research-based strategies to support multilingual learners!

Also, CAL is a proud Emerald Sponsor, come meet us at Booth 301! Stop by to connect with our experts, explore CAL resources, and learn how we can support your work with multilingual learners. See you there! 🌟

The Center for Applied Linguistics stands with TESOL International Association! Tell Congress to support the U.S. Department of Education!

Tell Congress to Support the U.S. Department of Education TESOL International Association condemns the attempts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education through both the executive order that seeks to abolish it and the drastic and historic reduction in the workforce of the U.S. Department of Education...

See CAL at the 2025 AAAL Conference. https://ow.ly/jUOV50Vl1Ci
📌A Descriptive Study of Students’ Multilingual and Multimodal Communication Practices in Elementary School Science
📅March 22, 2025 | 8:35–9:05 a.m. Mountain Standard Time
🎯 Tower-Terrace Level, Columbine
Keira Ballantyne (Center for Applied Linguistics)
Caitlin Fine (Metropolitan State University of Denver)
We present a classification schema for the activities, descriptive statistics on the distribution of multilingual and multimodal response types, and detail on specific communicative practices observed in the dataset.

Meet Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) experts Ali Alahmadi, Kia Johnson, and Ashley Millet at booth 301 during the TESOL International Association 2025 Conference at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach, California! Stop by to explore our innovative products, programs, and services. We can’t wait to meet you!

Thank you, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), for an amazing 2025 event! Connect with Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) staff Ali Alahmadi, Keira Ballantyne, Maria Cieslak, Kia Johnson, Marybelle Marrero-Colón, and Nicholas Scherf at booth 301!

Thank you to TESOL International Association (TESOL) for hosting a wonderful 2025 event. The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) was pleased to attend the opening reception. Here is CAL communications director Nicholas Scherf with TESOL business development manager Rikka Batulan. Visit CAL at booth 301 to learn more about our excellent products, programs, and services.

📢Amazing news! 📢
TESOL International Association, National Geographic, and the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) have joined forces to create Empowering Newcomers: Engaging Strategies to Build Academic Language and Skills, an online community that offers practical strategies and expert insights to support newcomer multilingual learners at both the elementary and secondary levels!

This online community will meet between April and June for five live webinars and lots of asynchronous discussions. Participants will explore game-based learning, schema development, oral language enhancement, and targeted literacy techniques to create engaging and effective learning environments.

Want to know the best part?

⭐ Registration is FREE for the first 200 participants! ⭐

Register TODAY to claim one of the limited FREE spots! Visit this page to learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3Fd7Ljo

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The Center for Applied Linguistics was a proud sponsor of the Opening Reception.
Visit us at booth #301 to chat with our staff and learn more about us. Booth #301

🌍📚 Heading to in Long Beach, CA, March 18-21? Don’t miss two insightful presentations from Center for Applied Linguistics staff and consultants, where we’ll share research-based strategies to support multilingual learners!

Also, CAL is a proud Emerald Sponsor, come meet us at Booth 301! Stop by to connect with our experts, explore CAL resources, and learn how we can support your work with multilingual learners. See you there! 🌟

📢Mark your calendars!📢
Date: April 11, 2025, Time: TBA
We are excited to announce that following the Ferguson Award Ceremony, Dr. Kate Menken will deliver a brief presentation titled: "District Leaders as Key Language Policymakers: Determining Multilingual Learners' Access to Bilingual Education.". Please stay tuned for details.
Read more about Dr. Menken : https://ow.ly/QeZs50VjvYN

‼️Discount Alert‼️$75 off if registered by April 14, 2025
Join us for the Inaugural CAL Multilingual Learners Education Academy! 🎓
📅 When: July 14-17, 2025
📍 Where: Kellogg Conference Hotel Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Elevate your expertise in multilingual learner education at Center for Applied Linguistics' premier professional development event! Join educators and administrators from across the globe for four transformative days of learning, networking, and inspiration.
Featured Institutes:
✨ CAL SIOP for Educators: Foundations
✨ CAL SIOP for Trainers: Intermediate
✨ CAL SIOP for Instructional Coaches: Advanced
✨ Effective MTSS Strategies for Supporting MLs
✨ Newcomers in Your School: Cultural Connections & Instructional Strategies
Why Attend?
✅ Learn from top experts in the field, including keynote speakers:
🔸 Dr. Diep Nguyen, CAL CEO & President
🔸 Dr. Ester J. de Jong, Professor, University of Colorado
✅ Engage in hands-on, research-based sessions designed for real-world application.
✅ Build a global network of passionate educators and leaders.
✅ Gain practical tools and strategies to advance equity and excellence in your schools and classrooms.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and lead in the heart of the nation’s capital. Let’s empower educators and advance multilingual success—together!
Register by April 14, 2025 to receive $75 off using the code EARLYBIRD75
Register today to secure your spot: https://ow.ly/2Ngb50UGfC8

The Center for Applied Linguistics is pleased to recognize Dr. Kate Menken as the recipient of the 2025 Charles A. Ferguson Award for Outstanding Scholarship. Learn about her impactful contributions to linguistics and bilingual education at the link below.
https://ow.ly/hg6g50VihGQ

Big news!
TESOL International Association, National Geographic, and the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) have joined forces to create Empowering Newcomers: Engaging Strategies to Build Academic Language and Skills, an online community that offers practical strategies and expert insights to support newcomer multilingual learners at both the elementary and secondary levels!

This online community will meet between April and June for five live webinars and lots of asynchronous discussions. Participants will explore game-based learning, schema development, oral language enhancement, and targeted literacy techniques to create engaging and effective learning environments.

Want to know the best part?

⭐ Registration is FREE for the first 200 participants! ⭐

Register TODAY to claim one of the limited FREE spots! Visit this page to learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3Fd7Ljo

See less