Teaching English Learners: Language, Literacy, and Equity for English Learners

Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan talks about the importance of giving ELs opportunities to learn to read, learn foundational skills, tap into their home language, and tie literacy and language instruction together.

Acknowledgements

This video is an excerpt from Teaching English Learners: What Every Educator Should Know, a presentation produced by Reading Universe. You can see this program in its entirety (60 minutes) or in a 12-part series video series. Reading Universe is a sister site of Colorín Colorado.