About
Discover innovative ways to help students develop foundational skills and vocabulary in the language they know, and then apply their knowledge to the new language they are learning. Cross-linguistic transfer expert Silvia Dorta-Duque de Reyes, working with literacy consultant Shauna Williams, demonstrate in English and Spanish how you can combine explicit instruction with engaging activities that build biliteracy and proficiency.
This research-based webinar will help you teach literacy and language skills efficiently, work effectively with diverse students, and provide meaningful practice, either online or in the classroom.
Duration
1 hour
About the Presenter
Silvia Dorta-Duque de Reyes Ed. M. is well known for her contributions to curriculum design, bilingual education, Spanish and English Language Arts, staff development, and parental involvement. She has served as a panel member for the development of the California ELD Standards and as a Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee Member for the California Department of Education. Silvia also directed and coordinated the Spanish translation and linguistic augmentation for California’s Common Core State Standards for Language Arts and Mathematics. She is an honored recipient of numerous state and national awards, including the prestigious Professional Development Award from the California Association of Bilingual Education and the National Association for Bilingual Education Leadership Award.