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Dual Language Development & Disorders: A Handbook on Bilingualism and Second Language Learning, Third Edition Excerpt

Read this excerpt from Dual Language Development & Disorders: A Handbook on Bilingualism and Second Language Learning, Third Edition to get a preview of Chapter One. Read More

Structured Literacy Instruction for English Learners

How can educators and other professionals provide young English learners with explicit, systematic instruction on language and literacy fundamentals? Find out in this coffee chat with Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, author of the book Literacy Foundations for English Learners. Read More

Teaching Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood Classrooms Webinar

What are some best practices for educators working with dual language learners in early childhood settings? Find out in this coffee chat, presented by the authors of the new book Teaching Dual Language Learners. Experts Lisa López and Mariela Páez will introduce their book and talk about two of the topics it covers: 1) teachers’ beliefs and 2) practices that can promote the literacy development of bilingual children. Read More

5 Essential Titles For Your Structured Literacy Bookshelf

At Brookes, we collaborate with the experts on literacy resources that support evidence-based reading instruction. To aid in your fall curriculum planning, we’ve compiled brief snapshots of five of our most essential titles on science-based reading instruction.

An Overview of Literacy Foundations for English Learners

View this slide deck for a comprehensive overview of Literacy Foundations for English Learners; A Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Instruction. This slide deck outlines interior features of the book, describes the content and highlights online companion materials. Read More

Teaching Dual Language Learners: What Early Childhood Educators Need to Know Excerpt

Read this excerpt from Teaching Dual Language Learners: What Early Childhood Educators Need to Know to get a preview of Chapter One, Introduction to Dual Language Learners (DLLs). Read More

11 Language Development Strategies for ELs

Promote second language acquisition and literacy skills for English learners (ELs) with these eleven effective strategies. Read More

BESA™ Brochure

Discover the Bilingual English–Spanish Assessment™ (BESA™), a valid and reliable assessment that specifically responds to the needs of young Spanish-English bilingual children ages 4 to 6. Read More

BESA™ Chapter 1 Excerpt

Read the first chapter on the Overview and Rationale for the BESA assessment. Read More

Strategy 12: Create a classroom community

Creating a classroom community goes beyond giving DLLs the support they need to feel like part of the classroom. Read More