Cross-Linguistic Transfer in Biliteracy Instruction: Why Making the Connections Matters

Presented by Lauren Birner, Senior PD Strategist (Biliteracy), Amplify; and Kajal Patel Below, Vice President, Biliteracy, Amplify

Sponsored by Amplify

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Did you know that literacy knowledge in a second language builds from the first language? This concept, referred to as cross-linguistic transfer (CLT), is just one of the many reasons why bilingualism and biliteracy are cognitive strengths that should be nurtured and celebrated.

In this edWebinar, learn from Kajal Patel Below, Vice President of Biliteracy at Amplify, and Lauren Birner, Senior Professional Development Strategist for Biliteracy, about how CLT occurs and why it is such an essential component of effective biliteracy assessment and instruction. Viewers walk away with an understanding of:

• The key similarities and differences between the English and Spanish languages
• Why those similarities and differences can impact instruction
• How CLT helps English learners leverage the skills they’ve developed in both languages to build their biliteracy

This recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary and middle school teachers, bilingual instructors, librarians, school and district leaders, and education technology leaders.

About the Presenters

Lauren Birner is the Senior Professional Development Strategist for Biliteracy at Amplify. She works closely with school districts in their implementation of Amplify’s biliteracy suite and has worked in bilingual education her entire career.

Kajal Patel Below is the Vice President of Biliteracy at Amplify. In her role, Kajal collaborates and leads initiatives across our Spanish offerings, works with national experts in the field, and maintains a pulse on what schools and districts need to serve emergent bilinguals in Spanish.

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