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Book Study: Literacy Foundations for English Learners by Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan
10/1/2024 - 12/3/2024
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern
4–5 PM PT | 5–6 PM MT | 6–7 PM CT



Location: Virtual


Sessions are 10/1, 10/22, 11/12, 12/3




Event Description

Book Study: Literacy Foundations for English Learners: A Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Instruction by Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan

Please join state chapters of The Reading League in California, Colorado, Michigan, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, and New York, as well as Collaborative Classroom, for a four-part virtual book study on Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan's Literacy Foundations for English Learners. 

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This essential text gives educators a solid base in helping English learners develop strong literacy skills. 

Book study attendees will:
  • Gain an understanding of the essential language and literacy development of English learners
  • Get insight from reliable research on how to best teach English learners the key components of language and literacy 
  • Review evidence-based strategies, principles, and activities that will help guide instruction
  • Leverage technology to enhance instruction
Participants will also get the opportunity to discuss their learning with educators from across the country.

Schedule of Sessions

 

► Book Study Kickoff Session with Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan


Tuesday, October 1 at 4:00 PM PT | 7:00 PM ET 
During this introductory session, attendees will hear directly from Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan about her book! Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan will discuss the Introduction, Chapters 2–3, and Section II: The Components of Literacy and English Learners. Participants will receive information from state chapter leaders from The Reading League and Collaborative Classroom staff to prepare for upcoming small-group sessions. 


► Facilitated Group Discussion Sessions 

Session 2: Tuesday, October 22 at 4:00 PM PT | 7:00 PM ET 
Chapters 4-6.

Session 3: Tuesday, November 12 at 4:00 PM PT | 7:00 PM ET 
Chapters 7-8. 

Session 4: Tuesday, December 3 at 4:00 PM PT | 7:00 PM ET 
Chapters 9-10 and the Appendix, Using Technology to Adapt and Enhance Instruction for English Learners.

Additional Details

This book study series is complimentary, but you must register in advance online.

The book is not included with registration. You can purchase a copy of the book here, use discount code FALL2024 for 10% off your purchase from August 1 - October 1. 

Sessions will be recorded, but we recommended attending the three small-group interactive discussions live to participate fully. 

This event is co-hosted by the state chapters of The Reading League in CA, CO, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NY, and Collaborative Classroom.