# https://multilingualliteracy.org > The National Committee for Effective Literacy uplifts research, policies, and practices to ensure that 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. ## Posts - [Hello world!](https://multilingualliteracy.org/2021/11/hello-world/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [VOICES](https://multilingualliteracy.org/voices/): VOICES FROM THE FIELD How are state Science of Reading policies shaping literacy instruction for emergent bilinguals/English learners? 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  Voices from the Field, a groundbreaking new report from the National Committee for Effective Literacy (NCEL) dives deep into the real-world implementation and interpretation of Science of Reading (SoR) policies. Through interviews with nearly 80 educators who work directly with emergent bilinguals/English learners (EB/EL) in schools implementing state and district […] - [PODCAST](https://multilingualliteracy.org/podcast/): EFFECTIVE LITERACY PODCAST Join Victoria and Anna, along with expert guests and industry friends, in a deep-dive investigation into just what literacy is and how we can improve literacy instruction for multilingual learners. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform Apple Audible Deezer Google Spotify YouTube INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Effective Literacy Podcast Meet Anna and Victoria, two educators passionate about reading and all things literacy. About the Introduction About the Introduction × Meet Anna and Victoria, two educators passionate about reading and all things literacy. Join them as they interview experts from across the nation with expertise in […] - [IN THE NEWS](https://multilingualliteracy.org/news/): IN THE NEWS For media inquiries, email info@multilingualliteracy.org NCEL in the news: Colorado Teachers Need Help Teaching English Learners to Read. The State Wants More Training (Chalkbeat Colorado, 3/11/25) Visions for 2025: Multilingual Experiences Matter (Language Magazine, 1/16/25) Science of Reading Research: Does the Science of Reading Work? (Lexia blog, 12/3/24) 3 Ways to Ensure English Learners Benefit from the Science of Reading (New America, 2/22/24) ‘Science of Reading’ and English-Learner Advocates Reach Common Ground (EdWeek, 11/3/23) Advocates for English Learners and the ‘Science of Reading’ Sign on to Joint Statement (EdSource, 10/3/23) Can Common Ground be Found on Teaching […] - [ABOUT](https://multilingualliteracy.org/about/): ABOUT The National Committee for Effective Literacy uplifts research, policies, and practices to ensure that 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. Our national committee has been formed in response to the narrow approach of the science of reading and to expand thinking on literacy instruction for English learners/emergent bilinguals. We are researchers, teacher educators, teachers, administrators, school board members, and advocates from across the nation with deep expertise in literacy and the education of emergent bilingual/multilingual students. Read what we’ve […] - [CONTACT](https://multilingualliteracy.org/contact/): CONTACT US For any questions or comments, please contact us at info@multilingualliteracy.org or fill out the form below. Loading… - [RESOURCES](https://multilingualliteracy.org/resources/): RESOURCES RESEARCH AND POLICY OVERVIEW Toward Comprehensive Effective Literacy Policy and Instruction for English Learner/Emergent Bilingual Students Kathy Escamilla, Laurie Olsen, and Jody Slavick A one-size-fits-all approach to reading instruction will not work for English learners and other multilingual children. Read our white paper to find out why. RELATED MATERIALS Executive summary of the white paper Webinar, Effective Literacy Education for English Learners: Beyond Foundational Skills (Hosted by NCEL, February 17, 2022) Conference handout, Effective Literacy Education for English Learners: Beyond Foundational Skills (CABE Conference, March 30, 2022) Crosswalk with California policy: Effective Literacy Education for English Learner/Emergent Bilingual Students in California JOINT […] - [TestOnly](https://multilingualliteracy.org/testonly/): MyLogo Your Dream Vacation is Here to Choose Book A Room Enjoy Some You-Time I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Read More The Perfect Surrounding I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Read More Fine Food Cuisine I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing […] - [RESEARCH](https://multilingualliteracy.org/research/): WHAT DOES RESEARCH SAY ABOUT… LEARNING TO READ? LEARNING TO READ × David Pearson, Annemarie S. Palincsar, Gina Biancarosa, & Amy I. Berman (Eds.). 2020. Reaping the Rewards of the Reading for Understanding Initiative. Washington, DC: National Academy of Education. This expert panel drew three broad conclusions from its review of over 200 scientific articles: (1) background knowledge helps students become better readers, and reading helps students learn facts, concepts, and how to gain meaning from text;  (2) language drives every facet of comprehension—both foundational skills like letter knowledge and more sophisticated skills like how to draw conclusions from text; and (3) reading […] - [JOIN OUR MOVEMENT](https://multilingualliteracy.org/join-our-movement/): JOIN OUR MOVEMENT Sign up now to receive updated information about evidence-based literacy for multilingual learners. Loading… - [VISION](https://multilingualliteracy.org/vision/): VISION Our vision of literacy instruction for multilingual learners (MLs) is: Comprehensive. While some literacy programs teach decoding skills by themselves and out of context, good literacy instruction for MLs integrates: meaning making (learning new concepts), language development (vocabulary and how language works, such as the order of words in a sentence), foundational skills of reading (phonics, phonemic awareness, and fluency) Flexible. Good literacy instruction for MLs builds on what students already know, including their home languages and cultures. Teachers use a variety of materials and instructional strategies to meet students’ needs, whether learning to read and write in their home […] - [HOME](https://multilingualliteracy.org/): 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. REPORT NOW AVAILABLE 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 Click here for more information and to read the report WEBINAR RECORDING Voices from the Field: The Impact of […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)