Language and Literacy is a free professional learning community that provides educators with a place to collaborate on best practices for language and literacy instruction in K12 today. We will explore new insights on supporting students in all areas of language and literacy. Together we will work on preparing all students for success in college, career, and life by sharing strategies and tips on skills for successful use of language.

This community is a place where you can stay connected, share ideas, and get support from colleagues all over the country. You can post questions, start discussions, and get feedback from experts and peers on the issues and challenges you face every day. Become part of the conversation today!

 

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Watch Our Most Recent Lunch & Learn edWebinar Series

 

Multilingual Perspectives on Structured Literacy: What Multilingual Learners Need to Succeed
Presented by Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, President, Valley Speech Language and Learning Center; Dr. Alexandra Babino, Associate Professor, Texas Women’s University; Renae Skarin, Senior Advisor, Content, English Learners Success Forum; and Dale W. Webster, President, CORE Learning

Winning Support for Structured Literacy: How to Advocate for Change in Schools and Policy

Presented by Debbie Meyer, Director of Community Engagement and Recruitment, Iona Education Department; Pamela Bradley, CEO & Founder, PRB Consultants; Dr. Antonio Fierro, Vice President of Professional Learning and Academics, 95 Percent Group; and Dale W. Webster, President, CORE Learning

 

The IDA Infographic and Structured Literacy: Clearing Up Misconceptions for Better Implementation

Presented by Dr. Simone Gibson, Associate Professor, Morgan State University; Dr. Endia Lindo, Associate Professor, Texas Christian University (TCU); Dr. Francisco Usero-Gonzalez, Assistant Professor in the Bilingual Education and ESL Programs, Sam Houston State University; and Dr. Altheria Caldera, CEO, Caldera and Associates Equity Consulting, LLC

 

Black English and Literacy: Teaching Reading Without Erasing Language

Presented by Dr. Ramona Pittman, Associate Professor, Texas A&M University; Dr. Jasmine Rogers, Adjunct Professor, School of Education, American University; Dr. Dionna Latimer-Hearn, Speech Language Pathologist & Public Scholar, Northwestern University & REACT Initiative; and Dr. Altheria Caldera, CEO, Caldera and Associates Equity Consulting, LLC

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