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.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE NCEL SUMMIT
Virtual NCEL Summit
National Committee for Effective Literacy Summit 2026
January 21, 2026
8:00am – 2:30pm Pacific | 11:00am – 5:30pm Eastern
NCEL is proud to host its first-ever Virtual Literacy Summit—a national gathering of educators, school leaders, researchers, and policymakers dedicated to advancing literacy for all students.
NCEL has long championed literacy policies that uplift multilingual learners through research, public dialogue, and policy advocacy. This summit builds on that commitment, creating space for shared learning, cross-sector dialogue, and bold ideas to move literacy forward.
Join us to explore the realities of literacy policy in classrooms today—and help shape a future where more than 5 million multilingual learners nationwide receive the support they deserve.
Register now to reserve your spot and take advantage of early bird pricing: $100 through November 15 ($199 regular price).
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Voices from the Field: Impact of the Implementation of the Science of Reading Instruction and Policy on Emergent Bilingual/English Learner Literacy Programs and Teachers
By Dr. Kathy Escamilla and Dr. Kimberly Strong