Concerns have been raised that methodologies based on the Science of Reading may negatively impact English Learners (ELs).
On February 8, New America and SEAL will co-host a webinar that will unpack the relationship between the Science of Reading and ELs, including the misconceptions about this much debated topic, best practices for EL-identified students, and implications for dual language programs. The first panel of experts will discuss the policy implications of the Science of Reading for ELs, and the second panel will feature state, district and instructional leaders at the forefront of Science of Reading implementation.
Panel 1: Research and Advocacy Considerations of Science of Reading Policies on ELs
Moderator
Martha Martinez, Director of Research and Evaluation, SEAL
Panelists
Ester De Jong, Professor, Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education, University of Colorado-Denver, and Co-Editor, Bilingual Research Journal
Martha Hernandez, Executive Director, Californians Together
Kari Kurto, National Science of Reading Project Director, The Reading League
Susan Neuman, Professor, Childhood Education and Literacy Development, New York University
Panel 2: Translating Science of Reading Policies into Practice for ELs
Moderator
Anya Hurwitz, Executive Director, SEAL
Panelists
Nicole Knight, Executive Director, English Language Learner and Multilingual Achievement, Oakland Unified School District, CA
Hope Langston, Director of Instructional Services, Northfield Public Schools, MN
Maria Rodriguez, Multilingual Learner Education Associate, Delaware Department of Education
Gladys Yacely Aponte, Postdoctoral Research Scholar, The Children’s Equity Project, Arizona State University
For more information and to register for this event, click here.