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Three Strategies to Support English Learners

HMH program consultant Dr. Elena Izquierdo offers three strategies that can accelerate English learners’ development of academic English. Read More

Dr. Elena Izquierdo

Author, Escalate English, Associate Professor, Dual Language Education / Biliteracy / ELL Education, University of Texas, El Paso

October 6, 2016

Translanguaging: Making Strategic Use of Emergent Bilinguals’ Complete Linguistic Repertoires

Have you heard of translanguaging? Our fall Lead the Way to Literacy webinar series will feature bilingual education thought leaders Yvonne and David Freeman. Take an early look at the Freemans’ insight on this use of students’ home languages to promote the acquisition of academic language and content in English. Read More

Drs. Yvonne and David Freeman

Authors, On Our Way to English, Professors Emeriti, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

October 3, 2017

Ensuring Literacy and Language Gains for Long-Term English Learners: Shifting Policy and Practices

To meet new standards and shifting policies, Dr. Elena Izquierdo offers strategies for supporting long-term English learners in academic language proficiency and accessing grade-level texts. Read More

Dr. Elena Izquierdo

Author, Escalate English, Associate Professor, Dual Language Education / Biliteracy / ELL Education, University of Texas, El Paso

April 24, 2017

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