Zooming in: A Close Look at Literacy Practices in Low-Income Latino Homes
Dual language learners (DLLs) come from linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse families.
English Learners
Reclassification Data — What is it Good For?
How long does it take dual language learners (DLLs) to learn English? The general consensus is that it can take up to three to five years.
Answering Questions on Bilingual Education
Dr. Conor Williams answers questions on bilingual education and the research behind learning languages in the early years.
Miami’s Language Diversity Paradox
Isabella Sanchez talks about the “language shift” that many second-generation immigrant students are experiencing in Miami.
Prioritizing Family Engagement to Support DLLs
Interview: Improving Policies for Latino Children and Their Families
A Changing Portland, A Changing District: Language Diversity in the Centennial School District (Part Two)
Centennial School District is leveraging curriculum mapping, professional learning communities , and instructional support for DLLs.
Creating a Strong Dual Immersion Program
Karen Beeman is an education consultant whose speciality is biliteracy and bilingual education.
A Changing Portland, A Changing District: Language Diversity in the Centennial School District (Part One)
The language diversity in Centennial School District is a testament to the demographic changes the city has undergone.
Project GLAD: So Much More to Learn
GLAD began as a series of instructional strategies developed in the 1980s to teach academic content to ELLs.