Enhance the quality of your programs and services for English Learners!
The Statewide Technical Assistance for Charter Schools (STACS) subgrant’s purpose is to provide technical assistance to schools on best practices for increasing academic achievement in the following topic areas: English Learners, Special Education, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Students, Career & Technical Education, and Innovative Strategies. STACS is a subgrant program funded by the California Department of Education's federal Charter Schools Program grant.
This funding allows CEEL to provide STACS technical assistance at no cost to California public schools. The primary audience for technical assistance is Charter Management Organizations (CMOs), school leaders, authors, authorizers, and English Learner/Special Education coordinators, as well as non-charter public school leaders who oversee and implement English Learner programs.
We invite you to join our CEEL STACS-EL Interest Listserv, where you will receive updates, webinar invitations, resources, and opportunities to participate in statewide networks.
Upcoming Events
Our Best Practice Webinars (BPW) serve as a one-hour entry point for participants to engage in areas of interest and relevance.
Our Continuous Improvement Network (CIN) runs parallel with the BPWs and are 90 minutes in duration. CIN sessions provide an opportunity for selected school teams to engage with the topics introduced in the BPWs in greater depth, alongside a cohort of peers. The structure will enable participants to identify high-leverage problems, analyze data, develop pilots/strategies for testing, engage in collaborative problem-solving, and create shared resources. Space is limited for CIN sessions, therefore priority for CIN participation is given to high needs schools.
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8/26/26
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3- Designated ELD | Designated ELD is a critical component of a comprehensive ELD program that supports multilingual learners’ language development. This session will explore the purpose of Designated ELD, its connection to broader multilingual learner programming, and key considerations for ensuring students have meaningful opportunities to develop English language proficiency. Participants will deepen their understanding of Designated ELD and reflect on how it can support equitable outcomes for multilingual learners. | Register Here |
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10/7/26
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4-Dual Language (DL) Programs |
Dual Language programs offer a powerful approach for promoting bilingualism, biliteracy, academic achievement, and sociocultural competence. This session explores the foundational components of high-quality Dual Language programs and examines key considerations for program design, implementation, and sustainability. Participants will deepen their understanding of Dual Language education and its role within a comprehensive approach to multilingual learner success. | Register Here |
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11/5/26
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5-Support for Long Term English Learners |
Long-Term English Learners represent a diverse group of students whose experiences can provide important insights into the effectiveness of multilingual learner programming. BPW #5 focuses on understanding the unique strengths, opportunities, and challenges associated with supporting LTELs. Participants will explore key considerations for creating programs and systems that promote language development, academic success, and equitable outcomes. | Register Here |
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1/20/27 |
6-Supports for Students with Disabilities |
Supporting multilingual learners with disabilities requires thoughtful attention to language development, access, and inclusion. During this webinar, we will explore key considerations for creating coherent systems of support that recognize and respond to students’ linguistic and learning strengths. Participants will deepen their understanding of approaches that promote equitable access and success for dually identified students. | Register Here |
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2/18/27 |
7-Supports for Newcomers |
During BPW #7, participants will explore the strengths, experiences, and needs of newcomer students as they navigate significant transitions. This session focuses on key considerations for supporting newcomer students and families through responsive programs, services, and systems. Participants will explore approaches that promote belonging, language development, and meaningful access to educational opportunities. | Register Here |
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Missed a BPW? You can find recordings and resources for past webinars below.
Session Date Session Title Description Recording Session Materials 4/15/26 1 - Designing an Equitable and Evidence Based Comprehensive ELD Program This webinar guides educational leaders through the essential components of a Comprehensive ELD Program and offers a synthesis of evidence‑based resources and tools to strengthen multilingual learner outcomes. Participants will also be introduced to CEEL as the Statewide English Learner Technical Assistance provider through the STACS subgrant. Youtube Link to Webinar Materials 5/13/26 2- Integrated ELD: Ensuring Student Access to the Core Curriculum This webinar deepens school leaders’ understanding of Integrated ELD as a powerful approach for ensuring multilingual learners’ fullaccess to grade‑level core curriculum. Participants will explore what rigorous, language‑rich instruction looks like across content areas and learn how to support teachers in differentiating for a range ofEnglish proficiency levels. Leaders will leave with concrete systems level and classroom strategies to strengthen equitable instructional practices schoolwide.Youtube Link to Webinar Materials