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.
Benchmarks for native speakers aren’t appropriate for ELLs
Nancy explains why reading and literacy benchmarks designed for native speakers of English are probably not appropriate for ELLs.
Problems will appear across languages
Nancy talks about the importance of gathering information about students' literacy skills in their primary language.
Making sure the text isn't in the way
Nancy offers some strategies for diagnostic teaching that can help narrow the areas challenging the learner and build confidence.
The relationship between special education and ESL
Nancy talks about the ways that special education and ESL can complement each other while cautioning against using strategies that are incompatible with students' needs.
How assessment accommodations for ELLs are changing
Lynn describes the current trends in the development of assessment accommodations for ELLs. See the complete interview in our Meet the Experts section.
Giving kids practice with accommodations
Lynn talks about the importance of giving students plenty of practice with accommodations before using them on an assessment. See the complete interview in our Meet the Experts section.