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In this episode, Susan Lambert is joined by Elsa C\\xe1rdenas-Hagan to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities presented when teaching multilingual learners how to read. Dr. C\\xe1rdenas-Hagan is a bilingual speech language pathologist and a certified academic language therapist. She is also the director of Valley Speech Language and Learning Center in Brownsville, Texas. She discusses how teachers can make connections between students\\u2019 home languages and English in order to celebrate their language and give them new tools to better understand English. She stresses the importance of teachers educating themselves on their students\\u2019 home languages so they can spot orthographic and phonological similarities and differences. Lastly, she highlights the importance of educators collaborating for the success of the students.

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\\u201cThe more we\\u2019re able to read, the more we\\u2019re able to learn.\\u201c\\u2014Dr. Elsa C\\xe1rdenas-Hagan\\xa0

\\u201cSometimes as teachers, we feel so overwhelmed with, \\u201cOh, I don't know that language. How in the world am I going to introduce a whole new thing?\\u201d Instead we should be starting to understand connections.\\u201d\\u2014Dr. Elsa C\\xe1rdenas-Hagan\\xa0

Show Notes:

Literacy Foundations for English Learners: A Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Instruction by Elsa C\\xe1rdenas-Hagan

Presentation: Making Connections for Structured Literacy Instruction Among English Learners

Reading SOS Special Video Series: Expert Answers to Family Questions About Reading

Online book study of Literacy Foundations for English Learners By Dr. Elsa C\\xe1rdenas-Hagan

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Episode Content Timestamps*

3:00: Who is Elsa C\\xe1rdenas-Hagan?
10:00: Different models of programs for English language learners and how to use them
16:00: There's not one right and one wrong model
19:00: Scarborough's Rope in the context of English language learners
25:00: Making connections between English and other languages: Resources and encouragement
32:00: The importance of structured literacy to English language learners
40:00: Book: Literacy Foundation for English Learners by Elsa C\\xe1rdenas-Hagan
51:00: Advice for teachers who only speak English
59:00: Reading disability prevention and support

*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute