Considerations when choosing text for ELLs
Nancy talks about important things to remember when choosing texts for ELLs, including language proficiency, themes, and culturally responsive text.
Why it's important to place ELLs in the appropriate grade level
Nancy talks about the importance of keeping ELLs with peers of the same age, even at lower English proficiency levels. See the complete interview with Dr. Nancy Cloud in our Meet the Experts section.
Reading instruction for beginner ELLs
Nancy offers some guidance for reading instruction with beginner (also called entering or emergent) ELLs. See the complete interview with Dr. Nancy Cloud in our Meet the Experts section.
Reading instruction for ELLs at an intermediate level
Nancy talks about important considerations for teaching reading with intermediate (also called developing) ELLs. See the complete interview with Dr. Nancy Cloud in our Meet the Experts section.
Reading at the advanced level
Nancy talks about the kinds of reading support that advanced ELLs need and why it's important to continue developing their skills. See the complete interview with Dr.
How administrators can support ELLs' literacy development
Nancy talks about the role of administrators in supporing effective literacy instruction for ELLs. See the complete interview with Dr. Nancy Cloud in our Meet the Experts section.
Native language literacy support
Nancy discusses why the native language is such a powerful tool in developing ELLs' language and literacy skills. See the complete interview with Dr. Nancy Cloud in our Meet the Experts section.
Using the native language as a resourse
Nancy describes some strategies for using the native language as a tool to support ELLs. See the complete interview with Dr. Nancy Cloud in our Meet the Experts section.
Students with limited native language literacy
Nancy describes some approaches that can help develop literacy skills for students who have limited literacy skills in their primary language. See the complete interview with Dr.
Choosing the best reading interventions for ELLs
Nancy describes how to choose effective reading interventions for ELLs. See more recommendations on ELL reading instruction in Nancy's Meet the Expert interview.