Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan: Reading Universe
Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan is a a bilingual speech and language pathologist and expert in the field of literacy instruction for multilingual students. The following videos were produced by our sister site, Reading Universe, and include videos of Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan working with students and presenting professional learning material for educators.
See more from Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan in the following:
Reading Universe
Teaching English Learners: What Every Educator Should Know
About Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan
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.