Center for Applied Linguistics

The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is a private, non-profit organization based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1859, CAL employs 164 individuals and generates an annual revenue of $15.4 million. CAL is renowned for its contributions to a wide range of language-related fields, including bilingual and dual language education, English as a second language, world languages education, language policy, assessment, immigrant and refugee integration, literacy, dialect studies, and the education of linguistically and culturally diverse adults and children. Committed to promoting language learning and cultural understanding, CAL serves as a trusted resource for research, services, and policy analysis. The organization strives to provide solutions to issues concerning language and culture in education and society worldwide. To learn more about CAL's work and initiatives, visit their website at cal.org.