Drawing from Strengths

Making the Move from Deficit-Based to Strengths-Based Language Assistance Policies Alina moved to the United States from Irpin, Ukraine when she was 11 years old.  The Russian invasion resulted in Alina witnessing the destruction of her city and the death of family members.  She arrived in the United States with …

Webinar: Transforming Schools for Multilingual Learners

Transform language education program policies, practices, and structures on behalf of multilingual learners’ success. Understand the importance of student interactions, moving from a deficit- to an assets-based approach, working together, and using evidenced-based actions in all we do. This webinar is based on the second edition of Transforming Schools for …

Please Join! Webinar: Transforming Schools for Multilingual Learners

Please join this free webinar hosted by the National Association of English Learner Program Administrators and sponsored by TransAct on Thursday, Jan 19, 2023, 4:00 — 5:30 PM EST. Register here! Are you seeking support in building, strengthening, and sustaining effective language assistance programming for multilingual learners? This webinar will …

Leaders Coaching Leaders Podcast on Transforming Schools for Multilingual Learners

It was an honor to be interviewed by Peter Dewitt, host of the Leaders Coaching Leaders podcast about the second edition of Transforming Schools for Multilingual Learners: A comprehensive guide for educators. During the podcast, Peter asks about the reasons for writing a new edition and using a strengths-based approach. …

2nd Edition Transforming Schools for Multilingual Learners: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators

Available for Pre-Purchase! Essential principles, practices, and structures for multilingual learners A lot has changed in the ten years since this book was first published. This celebrated triumph provided state, district, school, and teacher leaders with a comprehensive guide to support multilingual learners to reach their full potential. The key messages that …

What are the Legal Requirements Related to Educating English Learners?

Learn about the questions schools are asking about how to implement the laws and regulations regarding English learners during Covid19. This first of two articles written for ColorIn Colorado provides answers to the most common questions administrators are asking about this dynamically changing population during the elongated Covid-19 and other …