There are approximately 1.392 million English Learners (ELs) throughout the state of California. Diverse in language and fluency, ELs have specific needs that relate to their contextual and cultural experiences. This workshop presentation will discuss how the English Learner Leadership & Legacy Initiative (ELLLI), a state wide advocacy group, uses research to advocate for English Learners. Participants will have an opportunity to brainstorm ways to advocate for ELs in their respective communities.
I am a former CABE president and participant for over 30 years. I started my career as a bilingual teacher and later became a bilingual administrator before going into higher education full time. For 20 years I taught graduate bilingual and ELD teachers and doctoral students. I coordinated... Read More →
My research interests are in educational policy, evaluation, and reform; with an emphasis in bilingual education, dual language program implementation. I also examine the educational experiences of late entry newcomer youth at the secondary level.
