The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL).(NEWS FROM SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS)

The Center for Applied Linguistics is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes and improves the teaching and learning of languages, identifies and solves problems related to language and culture, and serves as a resource for information about language and culture. CAL carries out a wide range of activities in the fields of English as a second language, foreign languages, cultural education, and linguistics.

CAL Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

Visit our CAL50 Web site devoted to information about CAL's history, new resources, and special anniversary events.

Featured Resources:

* CAL News

CAL News is our electronic newsletter created to provide periodic updates about our projects and research as well as information about new publications, online resources, products, and services of interest to our readers. Visit our Web site to sign up.

* Alliance for the Advancement of Heritage Languages

The Alliance for the Advancement of Heritage Languages (the Alliance) consists of individuals and organizations who share a commitment to advancing language development for heritage language speakers in the United States. The work of the Alliance is carried out through publications, the ongoing development of its Web site, a newsletter, and a discussion list.

* Center for Research on the Educational Achievement and Teaching of English Language Learners (CREATE)

Visit the CREATE Web site to learn more about CREATE, its research and upcoming events, including the October 2009 CREATE conference. To keep current on CREATE activities sign up to receive an electronic newsletter and periodic announcements.

* SIOP Model Professional Development Services

CAL works with schools, states, and districts to design and deliver high-quality, client-centered professional development services on the SIOP Model.

* CAL Services: Institutes on Teaching Reading to English Language Learners

CAL is offering institutes in 2009 featuring our What's Different? professional development program. CAL provides a variety of professional development and technical assistance services related to language education and assessment needs.

Featured Publications:

* Refugees from Iraq (Expanded Refugee Backgrounder)

* An Insider's Guide to SIOP Coaching

* Developing Reading and Writing in Second Language Learners

* Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education, Second Edition

* Realizing the Vision of Two-Way Immersion: Fostering Effective Programs and Classrooms

* What's Different About Teaching Reading to Students Learning English?

Visit CAL's Web site to learn more about our projects, resources, and services.