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Bridging Languages and Building Literacy: Helping Multilingual Learners Thrive

February 18, 2025 Wendy Vaulton, Associate Director for Reading Recovery & Early Interventions

Multilingual learners are taking on the dual challenge of learning a new language while also acquiring literacy. By taking small, intentional steps, teachers can effectively bridge the gap between students’ current knowledge and the new skills they are developing, creating a solid foundation for their literacy growth.

Upcoming Professional Development

May 21, 2026

Start with the Readers: Small Group Instruction That Makes a Difference (Complimentary Webinar)

Start with what readers need next. In this 45-minute webinar, learn how to identify specific reading needs and use focus groups to design targeted small group instruction with a clear instructional purpose.

Complimentary Webinar
April 30, 2026

Bringing Variety and Choice to Writing About Reading (Complimentary Webinar)

Join our complimentary 45-minute webinar to discover diverse writing genres and formats that help students deepen their understanding, clarify their thinking, and express their ideas in more meaningful ways when they write about reading.

Complimentary Webinar
June 4, 2026

Energizing Student Writing Through Vision, Purpose, and Voice (Complimentary Webinar)

Do your students’ writing pieces often look similar or lack variety in structure and organization? In this complimentary 45-minute webinar, we will explore the importance of supporting students during the planning process so they can clearly communicate their message and make purposeful decisions about their writing.

Complimentary Webinar

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