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English Learners (ELs) are students who are acquiring English proficiency while maintaining or developing proficiency in their native language. They bring valuable cultural perspectives and linguistic resources to the classroom. Effective instruction for ELs combines language development with grade-level content through scaffolding, visual supports, and meaningful interaction.
Explore expert insights on ELs and other valuable resources designed to prepare these students for lifelong success.
PODCASTS
Vocabulary Development for Newcomers
Dr. Margarita Calderón and Patty McGee explore best practices for building vocabulary to support Multilingual Learners' long-term reading success.
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Asset-Based Support for Newcomers
Silvia Dorta-Duque de Reyes, Ed. M. shares strategies for creating welcoming environments that build social-emotional and academic confidence for newcomer students.
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A Superpower Boost: Multilingual Learners
Multilingual Learners and the Fluency Development Lesson
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Newcomers: Language and Literacy Development for a New Generation
Presented by Margarita Calderón, Ph.D.
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Addressing the Social-Emotional, Academic, and Linguistic Needs of Newcomers
Presented by Silvia Dorta-Duque de Reyes, Ed. M.
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English Language Development: An Essential Precursor for Literacy Success
Jill Kerper Mora, Ed.D.
Silvia Dorta-Duque de Reyes, Ed. M.
Four Essential Features of English Language Development Instruction for Newcomer Students
By Jeff Zwiers, Ed.D.
