English & dual language learners Archives - Brookes Publishing Co.

The Translanguaging Classroom, Second Edition Excerpt

Look inside the book with this excerpt from The Translanguaging Classroom, Second Edition.

Biliterate Writing From the Start: The Literacy Squared Approach to Asset-Based Writing Instruction

Read this excerpt from Biliterate Writing from the Start.

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

View this slide deck for a comprehensive overview of Dual Language Development & Disorders: A Handbook on Bilingualism and Second Language Learning, Third Edition. This slide deck outlines interior features of the book, describes new content, and highlights online companion materials.

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.

5 Practical Strategies for Supporting Dual Language Learners’ Language and Literacy Skills

From the book Teaching Dual Language Learners, this tip sheet offers 5 strategies you can use to support your students’ language and literacy skills.

5 Classroom Elements that Provide Opportunity

This tip sheet identifies 5 elements you should implement in your classroom to boost opportunity for young dual language learners.

One Child, Two Languages Excerpt

Read this excerpt from One Child, Two Languages: A Guide for Early Childhood Educators of Children Learning English as a Second Language, Second Edition to get an inside look at the Introduction to this book.

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).

Bilingual Assessment Webinar

When we evaluate bilingual children who are suspected of having DLD, it is important to consider both languages. Yet, given the shortage of bilingual SLPs it is important to know what we can glean from testing in one language and how reliable that information might be given children’s level of exposure to their home language and the school language. Dr. Elizabeth Peña will talk about instances in which we can make fairly good diagnostic decisions when testing in English and how the home language can be considered in making diagnostic decisions.

Literacy Foundations for English Learners: A Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Instruction Excerpt

Read this excerpt from Literacy Foundations for English Learners: A Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Instruction.