The Understanding Language Development in Multilingual Students: BICS vs. CALP resource helps SLPs, teachers, and school teams distinguish between social language (BICS) and academic language (CALP)—a critical piece of understanding multilingual learners!

✅ Includes a clear side-by-side comparison table
✅ Parent- and teacher-friendly language
✅ Covers timelines, red flags, cultural impact, and more
✅ Deep dive into second language development and assessment considerations
✅ Actionable tips for what parents and teachers can do to support language growth
✅ Aligned with ASHA guidance and bilingual research

Perfect for:
✔️ IEP meetings
✔️ RTI/MTSS decision-making
✔️ Family education
✔️ Teacher in-services
✔️ Bilingual or ESL/ELD team collaboration

Whether you're explaining why a student seems “fluent” but struggles academically or supporting accurate referrals, this tool gives you the language and confidence to advocate for multilingual learners.

Ideal for SLPs, ESL teachers, bilingual educators, and instructional coaches working with K-12 students.