Biliterate Writing From the Start: The Literacy Squared Approach to Asset-Based Writing Instruction
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An Overview of Dual Language Development & Disorders: A Handbook on Bilingualism and Second Language Learning, Third Edition
View this slide deck for a comprehensive overview of Dual Language Development & Disorders: A Handbook on Bilingualism and Second Language Learning, Third Edition. This slide deck outlines interior features of the book, describes new content, and highlights online companion materials. Read More
Teaching Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood Classrooms Webinar
What are some best practices for educators working with dual language learners in early childhood settings? Find out in this coffee chat, presented by the authors of the new book Teaching Dual Language Learners. Experts Lisa López and Mariela Páez will introduce their book and talk about two of the topics it covers: 1) teachers’ beliefs and 2) practices that can promote the literacy development of bilingual children. Read More
5 Practical Strategies for Supporting Dual Language Learners’ Language and Literacy Skills
From the book Teaching Dual Language Learners, this tip sheet offers 5 strategies you can use to support your students’ language and literacy skills. Read More
5 Classroom Elements that Provide Opportunity
This tip sheet identifies 5 elements you should implement in your classroom to boost opportunity for young dual language learners. Read More
One Child, Two Languages Excerpt
Read this excerpt from One Child, Two Languages: A Guide for Early Childhood Educators of Children Learning English as a Second Language, Second Edition to get an inside look at the Introduction to this book. Read More
Teaching Dual Language Learners: What Early Childhood Educators Need to Know Excerpt
Read this excerpt from Teaching Dual Language Learners: What Early Childhood Educators Need to Know to get a preview of Chapter One, Introduction to Dual Language Learners (DLLs). Read More
Bilingual Assessment Webinar
When we evaluation bilingual children who are suspected of having DLD, it is important to consider both languages. Yet, given the shortage of bilingual SLPs it is important to know what we can glean from testing in one language and how reliable that information might be given children’s level of exposure to their home language and the school language. Dr. Elizabeth Peña will talk about instances in which we can make fairly good diagnostic decisions when testing in English and how the home language can be considered in making diagnostic decisions. Read More
Literacy Foundations for English Learners:A Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Instruction Excerpt
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ASC Sample Form
View this sample form to see what the ASC screening tool looks like, including the format of the pages, the types of questions asked, and the way that the tool is scored. Read More
