Brittany Cufaude on LinkedIn: So excited to represent UnboundEd & CORE Learning at The Reading League… (2024)

How can teachers turn diverse classrooms into a springboard for cultural understanding and empathy? Our latest blog, "The Culturally Intelligent Teacher’s Approach to Diverse Classrooms," explores the role of cultural intelligence (CQ) in the classroom.Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gF8XYmRu#CulturalIntelligence #InclusiveEducation #MasterWord MasterWord Institute

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With 1 in 4 children having at least one immigrant parent and 1 in 5 speaking a language other than English at home, educators face a rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds.🔍 Insights:Cultural intelligence (CQ) is essential for teachers to understand and respond to the unique needs of diverse learners.High-CQ teachers foster trust with parents from different cultural backgrounds and impart valuable cross-cultural strategies.Observing how communication styles vary and adapting teaching methods accordingly creates inclusive environments. 🏫 👨🏫👩🏫👀Moreover, building strong partnerships with parents is essential. By acknowledging and respecting cultural norms, using clear and simple language, and encouraging open communication, teachers bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring the success of every student.🌟 Cultural intelligence isn't just a professional asset; it's a cornerstone of effective education in our increasingly diverse world. Hats off to teachers making classrooms more welcoming and accessible! #CulturalIntelligence #Education #DiversityandInclusion 🎓

A literacy-rich learning environment isn’t only about books, posters, word walls, and labeling. It’s about the comprehensive way that children experience language in the classroom. Join us next week as we explore how to promote children’s phonemic awareness, from explicit teaching practices to creating an environment where language development is fostered and celebrated. https://bit.ly/3UBjZYT

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View educator resources that exemplify high-quality instruction for multilingual learners across science, math, and ELA on Stanford University’s Understanding Language landing page. https://ubnd.org/3vKCRul #CalCurriculum #HQIM #California #CaliforniaEd #Education #Teaching #Learning #Students #ProfessionalDevelopment

📚✨ The role of teaching in classrooms has evolved. Teachers now serve as guides to shape language and foster active interaction with students, leading them towards a model that transcends mere action. Discover how the #VESSModel transforms the educational experience! 💡🌟 #InnovativeEducation #GuidingTeachers

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One day to go!We are excited about tomorrow's webinar on Spinning the Top: Translanguaging Pedagogy for Emergent Multilingual Students in Multiple Language Classrooms. Looking forward to seeing you all there. #webinar #onedaytogo #multilingualeducation #mle #translanguagingpedagogy

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Xinyue Lu, Nicole King, and Zhongfeng Tian talk about enacting culturally sustaining pedagogies and translanguaging jointly in early language learning classrooms in their recent TLE article. Read more in the latest issue of TLE: https://bit.ly/2QNKo3w #TuesdayTLE

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Personalized professional learning is as important for educators as it is for students. For one teacher, Lydia Carnesale, pursuing micro-credentials helped her bridge the language divide between students and their teachers. Read more about how these educators are using micro-credentials to meet the unique needs of their students. #PersonalizedProfessionalLearning #MicroCredentials CarolinaCrEDhttps://lnkd.in/gbgnweGW

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📚 Embracing Diversity in Education: The Urgent Need to Prioritize Emergent Bilingual/Multilingual Learners in Reading Policies 🌍The Science of Reading has emerged as a beacon of hope in the evolving education landscape, promising more effective teaching strategies and improved literacy outcomes. However, as we navigate this promising terrain, our strategies must be inclusive and considerate of our classrooms' diverse tapestry of learners.One group that requires our undivided attention is Emergent Bilingual/Multilingual Learners (EB/ML). These learners bring a wealth of cultural and linguistic diversity to our classrooms, enriching the learning experience. Yet, their unique needs are often relegated to the margins of educational policies and practices, treated as an afterthought rather than a central concern.It's time for a shift in perspective. Policies surrounding the Science of Reading must be designed with EB/ML learners at their core. This means developing literacy programs that are not only research-based but also culturally and linguistically responsive. It means recognizing the linguistic assets these learners bring to their education and leveraging them to support their literacy development.By centering our policies around the unique needs of EB/ML learners, we uphold the principles of equity and inclusion and enrich our educational systems. These learners offer perspectives that, when acknowledged and embraced, can lead to more innovative and effective teaching practices for all students.Let's commit to making EB/ML learners an integral part of our agenda, ensuring that our educational policies reflect the diversity and potential of all students. Together, we can create a more inclusive, effective, and enriching learning environment for everyone.#EducationPolicy #ScienceOfReading #MultilingualLearners #InclusiveEducation #LiteracyDevelopment #DraLizy #idraedu

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We are excited to welcome back Dr. Linda Cavazos for another free live virtual event. As many of you might remember, Dr. Cavazos was a featured speaker at our Annual Conference this past March.On September 25, 2024 from 1:00-2:30 she will be presenting "Providing Differentiated Instruction fro Multilingual Learners in Special Education".In this webinar, we will discuss effective strategies for providing differentiated instruction for MLLs in special education.Learning objectives include:Advance understanding of differentiated instructionUse data to differentiate language and literacy instruction for individuals and groupsPlan instruction that includes academic and linguistic scaffolds for MLLs Review ways to select and create culturally and linguistically responsive, differentiated materials and tasks for MLLsJoin us by registering here: https://lnkd.in/gUyCcECJ#pdforteachers #ilsldsupports #ilsldsupport #IllinoisEducators #professionaldevelopment #professionallearning #sldsupports #freeteacherpd #ilsldsupportproject #freeprofessionallearning #sldsupport #sldsupportproject #freepdforteachers #TeacherPD #multilinguallearners #mll #DifferentiatedInstruction

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