This is an article written by Callie Ryan Brimberry and published in the February 2020 issue of Educational Leadership.
Freedom for Literacy (ASCD Article)
This is an ASCD article written by Kimberly N. Parker and published in the February 2020 issue of Educational Leadership.
Key Steps for Implementing a Schoolwide Approach That Supports K–8 Emergent Bilingual Students (Feb 2020)
Free On-Demand ASCD Archived Webinar with Lori Helman Duration: 59 minutes Summary Education leaders have many responsibilities for creating systems and structures that support students who are learning in a new language at school and ensuring that they receive tailored and relevant instruction. Join Lori Helman, author of the ASCD book Learning in a New Language, to learn about essential pieces … Read More
Dispelling Misconceptions About Engligh Language Learners: Research-Based Ways to Improve Instruction (Dec 2019)
Free On-Demand Archived ASCD Webinar with Barbara Gottschalk. Duration: 1 hour, 4 minutes Summary The 2015 Every Student Succeeds Act puts an even greater focus on ELLs because both their achievement and their progress toward English proficiency are included in accountability measures. That means teachers of every subject and at every grade level need to know how to help their … Read More
Success with Multicultural Newcomers and English Learners (June 2019)
Free On-Demand ASCD Archived Webinar with Margarita Calderón and Shawn Slakk. Duration: 1 hour, 9 minutes Summary Educators at schools throughout the country are asking, “How do I properly address the needs of our Newcomers?” Although there are programs and materials specifically targeting English learners in general, they do not seem to be working well for Newcomers on their own. … Read More