This course examines research-based approaches to literacy development for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students, with emphasis on literacy for content learning and the integrated development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students explore strategies for developing academic language and literacy across content areas while supporting students at varying levels of English language proficiency. Emphasis is placed on connecting oral language, reading, writing, vocabulary, comprehension, and disciplinary literacy to meaningful grade-level content learning.

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Design literacy and academic language instruction that integrates content and language objectives to support English Learners’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening development across disciplines. InTASC 4, 7
2. Apply evidence-based literacy strategies to scaffold complex texts, develop academic vocabulary, and support disciplinary literacy for English Learners at varying levels of English proficiency. InTASC 1, 8
3. Analyze student language and literacy data to inform instruction, differentiate supports, and monitor progress within MTSS or tiered instructional frameworks for English Learners. InTASC 6, 7
4. Implement culturally responsive and linguistically sustaining literacy practices that honor students’ linguistic assets and promote equitable access to rigorous academic learning. InTASC 2, 3
5. Examine research-based practices that support the integrated development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening for culturally and linguistically diverse students. InTASC 1,4,8
6. Apply instructional strategies that develop literacy for content learning, academic language, and students' ability to access and communicate understanding of grade-level content. InTASC 4,7,8
7. Reflect on instructional practices and professional decision-making to improve literacy outcomes for English Learners through collaboration, ethical practice, and continuous professional growth. InTASC 9, 10