LITERACY FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS
The National Committee for Effective Literacy uplifts research, policies, and practices to ensure that English learners/emergent bilinguals leave school as proficient readers and writers in English — and preferably more languages — and who thrive and succeed in school and their communities.
RESOURCES
Visit the resources page for more information and related materials like executive summaries,
PowerPoints, and handouts.
JOINT STATEMENT WITH THE READING LEAGUE
NCEL and The Reading League have released a joint statement clarifying the Science of Reading for English Learner (EL)/Emergent Bilingual (EB) students. Click here to read Understanding the Difference: The Science of Reading and Implementation for English Learners/Emergent Bilinguals (ELs/EBs).
More information and sign-on information may be found on The Reading League Compass.
Early Literacy Development and Instruction for Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood Education
Socorro G. Herrera, Martha I. Martinez, Laurie Olsen,
and Sonia Soltero
Click the play button to view the webinar recording
Effective Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners:
What it is and What it Looks Like
Webinar, September 21, 2022
Maha Abdelkader, Ana DeGenna, Kathy Escamilla, Aloise Miller, Laurie Olsen, Bitnara Jasmine Park, and Lillie Ruvalcaba
Toward Comprehensive Effective Literacy Policy and Instruction for English Learner/Emergent Bilingual Students
Kathy Escamilla, Laurie Olsen, and Jody Slavick
Questions or Comments?
Please email us at: info@multilingualliteracy.org