Webinar “Cross-Linguistic Transfer in Biliteracy Instruction: Why Making the Connections Matters”
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 Claudia Aguilar, Senior Program Manager of Spanish Solutions 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.
Attendees will 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 edWebinar will be of interest to elementary and middle school teachers, bilingual instructors, librarians, school and district leaders, and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
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.
Claudia Aguilar is the Program Manager of Spanish Solutions at Amplify. In her role, Claudia supports Amplify’s biliteracy suite and ensures that the needs of schools and districts served are met. She has a background in education and customer success and is passionate about serving students with similar experiences as her own!
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Time: 5:00 pm — 6:00 pm EST
Free!
