Jana Echevarría, PhD is Professor Emerita at California State University, Long Beach where she received the university’s Outstanding Professor award. A founding researcher and creator of the SIOP Model, Dr. Echevarría has published widely on effective instruction for English learners, including those with learning disabilities. She has presented her research in the U.S. and internationally, including South East Europe University (Macedonia) where she was a Fulbright Specialist. Dr. Echevarría received her PhD from UCLA and is a member of the California Reading Hall of Fame. She serves as an expert on English learners for the U.S. Department of Justice. Follow her blog about English learners at http://www.janaechevarria.com.
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