• Designed for educators working with Multilingual Learners (ML), including dual language and bilingual teachers, at all grade levels.

  • Explore scaffolding for MLs to access grade-level content while developing language proficiency.

  • Discover effective tiered interventions aligned with research-based frameworks like the SIOP® model.

A Professional Learning Booster

Catalyst for Learning (C4L) C4L uses the SIOP Model to provide a structured, research-based approach that supports both content mastery and language development.

By integrating the SIOP components, C4L equips teachers with clear, actionable strategies to plan, teach, and assess multilingual learners effectively, ensuring they engage with grade-level content while simultaneously building language proficiency.

    • Aligns academic and language targets with grade-level standards.

    • Integrates with SIOP’s lesson preparation and delivery to set clear objectives for content and language.

    • Ensures all SIOP components are included in lesson plans.

    • Guides teachers to deliver accessible, content-rich lessons.

    • Uses cognitive research strategies to foster interaction, practice, and application within each lesson.

    • Ensures multilingual learners engage with content and develop language skills.

    • Combines cognitive coaching with SIOP to make input comprehensible for multilingual learners.

    • Tracks student progress and adjusts instruction to meet grade-level expectations.

New Teachers: 3-Part Professional Learning Series

  • Connect- 6 hours

    Cultivate a positive learning environment with scaffolded strategies to cultivate an inclusive learning environment.

  • Empower- 6 hours

    Discover essential scaffolds to align instruction with curriculum standards and foster autonomy in language learners.

  • Teach- 6 hours

    Build effective habit loops to streamline teaching, freeing cognitive space for deeper understanding of content while developing language simultaneously.

Reserve Dates

What Teachers of Multilingual Learners Are Saying

“I am using the strategies I learned from you. They are absolutely a game changer, and I am getting excellent results! Thank you SO much!

— Tina, ELL Teacher

Chicago Heights, Illinois

“The information presented in Nicole’s seminar will be beneficial to my future instructional practices with my English language learners. I am looking forward to applying this new knowledge to my lesson planning.”

— Linda, ESL Teacher

Allen, Texas

“Wonderful session. I loved leaving with real strategies and resources. I found the emphasis on the brain and learning very meaningful..”

— Angelita, ELL Coordinator

Deep River, Conneticut