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Reading Engagement

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How can educators, librarians, and parents help students become life-long readers?  These veteran educators use a number of strategies to bring books alive for their students.  Most importantly, they provide students with constant exposure to books of all kinds throughout the year.  Learn their secrets below!

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    • New to Teaching ELLs?
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    • Common Core
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    • Technology & ELLs
    • The Role of ESL Teachers
    • Special Populations
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    • Help Your Child Learn to Read
    • Learning Together at Home
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    • Schools and Families: An Important Partnership
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    • Technology at Home
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    • Visiting the Public Library
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    • Books for Young Children
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    • Diverse Books: Resource Guide
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