Standards for secondary teachers
Joanne also describes what it was like to implement Miami's new standards at the secondary level.
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Validity at the state level
Joanne discusses the challenges that states face in implementing valid standards and assessments for ELLs.
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World Languages Program
Joanne explains the steps that her department took to expand the study of foreign languages in Miami-Dade County Schools.
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Teacher preparation programs
Dr. Barrera offers some suggestions of ways that teacher preparation programs can incorporate EL instruction into their programs.
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A special scientist
Learn how someone close to Dr. Barrera shaped her thinking about the need to encourage Latino students' interest in science.
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The changing ELL field: What hasn't changed
Dr. Barrera reflects on the areas in the ELL field that have not changed enough since the early 20th century.
Serving ELLs at OELA
Dr. Barrera discusses the importance of integrating ELL issues into other divisions at the US Department of Education.
Prepare teachers
Dr. Barrera discusses the importance of preparing all teachers to work with ELLs.
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The changing ELL field: Seeing language and culture as assets
Dr. Barrera discusses the importance of seeing children's first languages and cultures as assets.
A diverse workforce
Dr. Barrera explains why she hopes to see a more diverse workforce in US schools in the 21st century.