Empowering English language learners

English language learners bring unique perspectives to the classroom. And their diverse backgrounds and experiences often impact how they learn. So, it’s important for teachers to take the time to learn about their strengths and challenges.  Learning a new language is hard work. And multilingual students are often learning how to read, write, and do math in that new language all at the same time. In this episode, listen as Understood expert Dr. Claudia Rinaldi explains:How teachers can create inclusive learning environmentsWhy ELL are both overrepresented and underrepresented in special educationWays schools can build stronger partnerships with ELL and their familiesVisit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources.  We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at [email protected].  Related resourcesUnderstood’s article 4 challenges of English language learners who learn and think differently Understood’s article: Learning and thinking differences in the Hispanic community In It episode: Joy and justice with Juliana Urtubey, National Teacher of the Year Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.