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Center for Applied Linguistics

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4646 40th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016-1859
Phone: (202) 362-0700
Fax: (202) 362-3740
http://www.cal.org/

General Advisory Committee Member

Donna Christian
President

Organizational Profile

The Center for Applied Linguistics is a private nonprofit organization working to improve communication through better understanding of language and culture. Established in 1959, CAL's work contributes to the fields of bilingual education, English as a second language, foreign language education, dialect studies, literacy education, language policy, refugee orientation, and the education of linguistically and culturally diverse adults and children. CAL's staff of researchers and educators conduct research, design and develop instructional materials and language tests, provide technical assistance and professional development, conduct needs assessments and program evaluations, and disseminate information and resources related to language and culture.