Episode 5.3

Technical assistance consultant Erin McCopp from American Institutes for Research chats with Dr. Donna Sacco, Dr. Tracy Spies, and Dr. Kat Pfannenstiel about their article "Scaffolding Language for Learning in Mathematics for English Learners Receiving Intensive Intervention." Their discussion includes the inspiration behind the article, the five-step process laid out in the article, and other recommendations the authors have for supporting discourse in math interventions. Article: Sacco, D. M., Spies, T., & Pfannenstiel, K. (2022). Scaffolding language for learning in mathematics for English learners receiving intensive intervention. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 37(3), 204-215. https://doi.org/10.1111/ldrp.12285 Resources mentioned in the episode: Project MELD: https://www.air.org/project/math-and-english-language-development-english-learners-project-meld