TaL AM 1, 2 , 3, 4 & 5 training institutes in parallel tracks are offered in different locations twice during the year:

The summer institute presents theory and methodology underlying the program, and introduces the units studied during the first half of the school year.

The mid-year institute is devoted to the units studied during the second half of the school year, while continuing to expand on the pedagogical approach of TaL AM.

Upcoming Second Institutes:
TaL AM 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (2011)

Austria, Vienna:
January 9-12 TaL AM Institutes - Part 2
USA, CA:
January 23-26 TaL AM Institutes - Part 2
Canada, Montreal:
January 31-February 2 TaL AM Institutes - Part 2
USA, NJ:
February 6-9 TaL AM Institutes - Part 2


These institutes enable participants to:
(*) Study the brain-based learning principles of TaL AM.
(*) Learn the methodology of Communicative & Heritage Language and Literacy Development.
(*) Become acquainted with the content, concepts, skills and material of the program.
(*) Observe TaL AM instruction on videotaped lessons of classes studying with the program.
(*) Learn how to assess students' achievements and use results for planned instruction.
(*) Observe alternative teaching approaches and ways of organizing the classroom.
(*) Fine-tune instructional skills to serve students' varied learning styles and needs.
(*) Learn to prepare a classroom portfolio and utilize it to communicate the achievements of each student, the curriculum learned, and its linkage to the next grade.

TaL AM offers educational leaders - principals, supervisors and subject matter coordinators - an opportunity to become familiar with the curricula through virtual sessions conducted online.

These sessions enable educational leaders to:
(*) Study the research-based theory, methodology and design of TaL AM.

(*) Become acquainted with the content, skills and material of the curriculum.

(*) Identify effective instructional skills.

(*) Study the curricular links made from one grade to the next.

(*) Receive practical guidance and helpful insights that assist them in their role as facilitators
of educational improvement in their schools.

(*) Explore the role of the principal as supervisor in the implementation of the TaL AM curriculum.

(*) Ensure efficient teaching and professional development for teachers.

(*) Learn to communicate the scope, methodology and impact of the curriculum to parents, education committees and boards.