Panelists:
Theresa Roberts, Professor, Child Development Dept., Sacramento State University;
Arlene Simmons, ESL Teacher Adviser, Los Angeles USD;
Kathy Biagi, State Literacy Coordinator, Nevada Literacy Office;
Laurel Leonard, Program Supervisor, Napa Valley Adult Education
Moderator:
Christy Fischer, Coordinator, Adult English Learner Programs, Woodland Adult Education
Panel: E, A
Sheraton Carr
Saturday, 3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
This panel discussion/workshop is designed for teachers of young English learners, family literacy teachers and adult education CBET teacher. Dr. Roberts will present research on literacy strategies that are beneficial to young English Learners’ oral language development, followed by demonstrations of practical literacy activities for teachers and parents. Included in the presentation is a bibliography of accessible picture books for a family literacy classroom, sample materials and a demonstration video.