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SUMMARY:CAL: Reading Science for Multilingual Learners
DESCRIPTION:In the United States (US)\, bilingual or Multilingual Learners (MLLs) tend to perform at grade level on word reading or decoding. However\, scientific evidence shows that they tend to struggle with reading comprehension and with building knowledge from text throughout the elementary school years. Traditionally\, vocabulary instruction has been leveraged to address many of MLLs’ needs in reading comprehension\, yet this does not seem to be enough to address MLLs’ needs in understanding text. In fact\, the history of bilingualism research shows that bilingualism has often been perceived as detracting to learning and reading\, rather than contributing to it.  However\, evidence from the last two decades and recent evidence point to the role that Executive Function (EF) skills might play as plausible drivers of reading comprehension in MLLs. In this webinar conversation with CAL colleagues\, Ana Taboada Barber draws on existing research and her work on Executive Functions in MLLs and their English-monolingual peers to help shed light on how an asset-based approach to teaching MLLs can help broaden our understanding of their challenges with reading comprehension and knowledge-building from text. \nRegister here.
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SUMMARY:CAL: Literacy Practices and Students with Interrupted Formal Education
DESCRIPTION:In this timely webinar\, we explore critical questions at the intersection of literacy development and educational equity for multilingual learners with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE). Part of our Research to Policy: Critical Conversations in Language Education series\, this 30-minute session brings together educators\, researchers\, and policy advocates to examine the unique needs of students entering schools with gaps in formal education\, many of whom are learning new languages while adapting to unfamiliar systems and social environments. \nOur featured guest\, Dr. Michelle Marrero Colón\, is a scholar-practitioner who researches best practices for multilingual learners—especially SLIFE—and applies her findings directly in the classroom. Her insights bridge academic research and real-world application\, offering practical strategies grounded in both evidence and experience. \nDr. Marrero Colón will be joined by facilitators Dr. Marguerite Lukes and Marybelle Marrero Colón for a dynamic conversation on how schools can respond more effectively to the literacy needs of SLIFE students. Topics include dual language literacy\, professional learning for educators\, social-emotional supports\, and schoolwide models that center student dignity and growth. \nThis session is designed to inspire action and inform equitable practices in classrooms\, schools\, and policy spaces. \nRegister Here
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SUMMARY:Literacy Practices for Multilingual Students with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:There are numerous questions in the field regarding the identification and support of multilingual learners with disabilities. In addition\, many myths about these learners’ literacy abilities and needs persist in education. In this webinar\, Dr. Durán and Dr. Kangas will share best practices and future directions for improving current approaches to nurturing and accurately assessing the literacy development of MLs with disabilities. Register now for this exciting conversation.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-practices-for-multilingual-students-with-disabilities/
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