Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan

Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan

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Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D., CCC/SLP, CDT, CALT, QI is a bilingual speech and language pathologist, certified dyslexia specialist, certified academic language therapist and a qualified instructor. Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan is the President of the Valley Speech Language and Learning Center in Brownsville, Texas and a research associate with the Texas Institute for Measurement, Evaluation and Statistics at the University of Houston. Elsa’s research interests include the development of language and literacy skills among Spanish-speaking English learners. She has worked with teams of researchers designing assessments and interventions for English learners who struggle with reading.

Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan has written many scholarly articles, curricular programs, and book chapters related to the oracy and literacy development among English learners. Her book entitled: Literacy Foundations for English learners: A Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Instruction can help educators understand how to implement Structured Literacy among English learners.

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Stay tuned for our upcoming interview with Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan and professional learning materials related to her videos! Several of the following videos were published by our sister site, Reading Universe.

Reading Universe

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Español translation unavailable for One-on-One with an English Learner, with Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan (Reading Universe).

Teaching English Learners: What Every Educator Should Know

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Reading SOS

Lectura SOS: ¿Mi hijo, que está aprendiendo inglés, necesita educación especial?
Lectura SOS: Aún estoy aprendiendo inglés. Entonces, ¿cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a aprender a leer?
Lectura SOS: ¿Mi hijo, que está aprendiendo inglés, tiene un problema del habla?
Lectura SOS: Mi hija está en primer grado y tiene dificultades para aprender las letras en nuestro idioma, español.