Lexia Checks All the Boxes: Evaluating Professional Learning Solutions for Emergent Bilingual Literacy

Renowned literacy expert and lead author of LETRS Professional Learning, Louisa Moats, reminds us that “teachers are the most important factor in student success.” Yet limited time, resources, and a mountain of priorities offset teacher performance and hinder valuable literacy coaching. Leaders need professional learning options that yield measurable, systemic, and long-term results to support teachers in their best practices and help students reach their potential. 

School leaders can use this simple, six-step guide for evaluating how effective existing or potential professional learning programs will be in supporting Emergent Bilingual literacy. Each step includes examples of national implementations and the incredible success achieved. Learn how to determine if your selection will:

• Elevate the literacy skills of all Emergent Bilingual students

• Align with language proficiency standards

• Actively engage and empower educators—even if they are not multilingual

• Provide actionable data

• Be proven by evidence 

You can save time and better prioritize the efforts that will directly impact student outcomes. Take inventory for an asset-based program that elevates the skills of all English learners–no matter their home language—and empowers educators with the confidence to address all language development, even if teachers are not bilingual. The same evidence-based literacy practices for English-speaking readers support language learners grappling with the basics of English. How do you ensure your professional learning options support language acquisition? Find out.