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BEST Plus 2.0 and BEST Literacy Approved through June 30, 2025
BEST Plus 2.0 and BEST Literacy Approved through June 30, 2025
The Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) at the U.S. Department of Education has extended the approval of BEST Plus 2.0 and BEST Literacy for use by federally funded programs that report data through the National Reporting System (NRS) through June 30, 2025.
Addressing the Educator Shortage: Supporting Pathways to the Teaching Profession for Multilingual Paraeducators
STARTALK Video Slide
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CAL's Statement on Executive Order
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Latest Videos/Webinars
Indigenous Language Reclamation
Educating Transnational Students: Languages and Identities across Borders
Critical Biliteracies without Borders: Translanguaging and Culturally Sustaining Approaches
Critical Multiliteracies Beyond School Borders: Heritage Language Involvement in the Community
Breaking Down Borders for Multilingual Learners with Disabilities
Harnessing the Power of Multilingualism: Strategies for Meaningful Assessment
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Upcoming Events
MEDLI 2025
CAL SIOP for Dual Language Programs: Developing Academic Language and Content in Two Languages
CAL SIOP for Trainers: Intermediate Institute
CAL SIOP for Instructional Coaches: Advanced Institute
Spanish-English Biliteracy Instruction (¡en español!): Advanced
CAL SIOP for Dual Language Programs: Developing Academic Language and Content in Two Languages
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Latest News
Podcast for Multilingual Educators Interviews CAL PK-12 Team
Help Shape CAL’s Future Professional Development
Temporary Work Opportunity
WIDA ACCESS Standards Experts Review
Student Oral Proficiency Assessment (SOPA) Workshop for PK-8 Mandarin Chinese Teachers!
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