CALSA's Summer Institute 2026

Multilingual Education for All is a statewide campaign designed to build the conditions, policy commitments, and public will needed to make multilingualism a defining feature of California’s P–12 education system. Rooted in a decade of progress and a growing body of research, this campaign calls for a systems shift: one where multilingualism is affirmed, developed, and integrated into the educational experience of every student.  
California is one of the most linguistically diverse places in the world. Nearly 200 languages are spoken in homes across the state, and this diversity is one of California’s greatest assets—socially, culturally, and economically. Yet our education system does not fully reflect or nurture that richness.
Over the past several decades, California has charted a clear shift toward an assets-based, research-aligned vision for language education, reflected in milestones such as the State Seal of Biliteracy, the passage of Proposition 58 repealing Proposition 227, and the adoption of the California English Learner Roadmap and Global California 2030.
Yet despite this progress, subtractive schooling patterns persist, and only a minority of English learners have access to strong multilingual education programs. Is this the moment to push for Multilingual Education for All? We say YES.
Participants will gain access to tools, resources, and a campaign framework to assess local readiness and spark action. Let’s explore how this statewide movement can inspire a push for multiliteracy as a right, not a privilege.