Multilingual Learners and the Science of Reading: Building on Common Ground with Dr. Claude Goldenberg

Presented by Dr. Claude Goldenberg, Emeritus Professor of Education, Stanford University; and Maya Goodall, Chief Marketing Officer, CORE Learning

Sponsored by CORE Learning

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Have you heard the big news? Educators are finding common ground on important issues affecting literacy education for multilingual learners.

This edWebinar highlights how this new common-ground perspective can help shape multilingual education policy today. Presented by Dr. Claude Goldenberg, we use the foundational work laid out in the paper Narrowing Down to Find Common Ground: Shared Agreements for Effective Literacy Instruction in California to take the conversation to the next level by discussing how policy makers should implement policies based on the best research we have for the benefit of multilingual learners.

Here are the areas where educators are finding common ground:

• Students can learn to read, write, and speak in two (or more) languages at the same time. Multilingualism and multiliteracy are assets we should build on.
• Foundational literacy skills, crucial for first or second language learners, must be taught explicitly, systematically, and cumulatively.
• Beyond foundational skills, full literacy requires language development, vocabulary, knowledge, and cognitive skills, all essential for comprehensive literacy growth.
• Multilingual learners need targeted support to develop English literacy and oral proficiency concurrently, especially if English is a new language for them.
• Early screening for reading challenges, with linguistically and culturally appropriate measures, is key to providing effective instruction and helping mitigate future difficulties.

Join the conversation on how these agreements should affect evolving educational policies that will impact your teaching, and gain practical ways to adapt and enhance your approach for your diverse classrooms. This recorded edWebinar is the second part of CORE Learning’s three-part “Structured Literacy and Language Diversity Lunch and Learn Week,” and is of interest to PreK-12 teachers and school and district leaders.

About the Presenters

Dr. Claude Goldenberg, Emeritus Professor of Education at Stanford University, has made significant contributions to the field of language minority education. Originating from Argentina, his journey in education spans diverse classroom teaching and leading research at California State University–Long Beach. An acclaimed author, including works like Promoting Academic Achievement Among English Learners, Dr. Goldenberg’s expertise in bilingual literacy and education is widely recognized. His current endeavors focus on enhancing literacy for English learners in K–12 and fostering early literacy worldwide. Dr. Goldenberg’s commitment to educational excellence continues to inspire and shape pathways for multilingual learners’ success.

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For 25+ years, CORE has pioneered evidence-based and research-grounded professional learning experiences and school supports that equip educators with the tools they need to advance rigorous instruction, high-quality materials, and effective assessments. CORE partners with educators to strengthen the foundations of teaching and learning, ensuring all students experience a rigorous, relevant, and inclusive public education.