The presentation will primarily focus on how to assess and plan literacy instruction for biliterate readers’ various needs, especially in a small group setting. The presentation includes real videos of reading specialists working with bilingual readers on targeted interventions to support Spanish literacy. More importantly, reading interventions are created by combining reading research-based practices with linguistic practices in order to support the literacy needs of our bilingual readers. Long are the days of watching popular names teach students in reading and then asking yourself as a bilingual practitioner, “How does this look for my bilingual readers?”. Videos will include reading strategies and interventions in both English and Spanish and with students in bilingual grade levels Kindergarten to 5th grade.
Small Groups, Reading
Bilingual Reading Specialist (grades K-5) and Doctoral Candidate, BS.Ed, M.Ed, Ed.D (ABD)