 CAL50 Anniversary Web Site Launched
CAL's 50th anniversary will be observed from October 2008 through
December 2009. We have created a special CAL50 Web site devoted to
information about CAL's history, new resources, and special anniversary
events. Learn more.
 Register Now for Upcoming SOPA Online Training Courses
To see demo versions of these courses, visit CAL's Online Learning Center and log in with User ID: sopademo and Password: demo.
 Understanding Assessment: A Guide for Foreign Language Educators
CAL has developed an online tutorial designed to act as a companion piece to the FLAD, helping educators choose the most appropriate test for their needs. Learn more.
 Introducing COPI -
the next generation of the SOPI
Now available in Arabic and Spanish, the Computerized Oral Proficiency Instrument (COPI) is a computer-based, semi-adaptive test of Arabic and Spanish oral proficiency. Learn more.
 Institutes on Teaching Reading to English Language Learners
CAL is offering four institutes in 2009 featuring our What's Different? professional development program. The first Institute will be held in February 2009. Learn more.
 National K-12 Foreign Language Survey Update
CAL conducted a national survey of public and private elementary and secondary schools to identify current patterns and shifts in foreign language education over time. Learn more and view preliminary findings.
 Center for Research on Education, Diversity & Excellence
CAL has created a new, easy-to-use archive of information and resources that were developed as part of CAL's work with CREDE from 1996 – 2004. Learn more.
 Teaching Spanish to Native Spanish Speakers
The newly revamped SNS Web site provides information about the Spanish speaking population in the United States and resources for working with Spanish speakers in Spanish language programs. Learn more.
 Spotlight on Language - Spanish
Read the latest in CAL's series of online language spotlights created in support of ACTFL's Discover Languages campaign. Learn more.
 CAL has revised the SIOP Web site to provide easier access to information about research, projects, professional development services, and resources. Learn more.
 CAL
is working with the National Security Education Program to improve
the English proficiency of U.S. heritage populations who
have expertise in critical languages. Learn more.
African American English Bibliography Now Available
CAL has amassed a bibliography of more than 650 print references related to African American English. Learn more.
Great Lakes East Comprehensive Assistance Center
Learn more about our work with the Center and view a focused page on resources available for English language learners.
Read about the centers housed at CAL.
New digest now available!
Principles of Instructed Second Language Acquisition
The general principles in this digest provide advice and guidance to teachers in a variety of settings, including foreign and second language situations and content-based classrooms.
Click here to download a free copy.
Other recent digests of interest:
Integrated Content and Language Instruction
This digest describes four key principles of practice found in classrooms where content and language instruction are integrated effectively.
Click here to download a free copy.
Singable Books: Sing and Read Your Way to English Proficiency
This digest describes the benefits of singable books, provides criteria for selecting singable books, and recommends specific singable books and activities.
Click here to download a free copy.
 Refugee Families and Refugee Youth Videos Now Available
These two videos were created to help refugees and refugee providers learn about the issues faced by refugee families and refugee youth. Learn more.
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