Observation Protocol for Academic Literacies (OPAL)
The OPAL is a research-based and validated classroom observation tool designed specifically to support teachers of English Learners. CEEL’s two-day OPAL Institute cultivates the abilities of teachers in refining and implementing reflective instructional practices for prek-12th grade English Learners in their schools/districts.
Attendees will:
- Build expertise in identifying effective practices for English Learners across a variety of instructional program types and multilingual settings,
- Learn how to identify topics for differentiated professional development based on OPAL observations, and
- Learn how to use the observation instrument with reliability and validity.
To learn more see this Multilingual Educator article featuring our program.
Upcoming Professional Development
Virtual OPAL Training Institute - October 2024
The Center for Equity for English Learners is offering a virtual, 2-session OPAL training on October 9 and 30, 2024, from 2:00 - 4:30pm. Our OPAL Institute is designed for teams of district/school leaders, site administrators, teachers, mentors/coaches, and English Learners Specialists and features our latest research-based classroom observation tools aligning to California and National Teaching Standards (CSTP/NBPTS).
For more information about our upcoming program, please see our flyer.
If interested in customizing an OPAL Institute for your organization, contact us to schedule a consultation and discuss our different models.
To register for Center updates please complete our Interest Form.