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New Research on Early Literacy Laws and Multilingual Learners: Lessons From Massachusetts

A recent study examined how English Learners were screened for reading difficulties using English- and Spanish-language early literacy screeners. The findings underscore the need for states and districts to ensure that literacy screening policies effectively serve all learners.

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Literacy Practices That Support Multilingual Student Success Across Content Areas 

Learn how educators can support Multilingual Learners as disciplinary thinkers with four key strategies taken from WestEd’s Leading Together webinar.

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Our Most Viewed Webinars for Education Leaders 

Explore this list of our most viewed webinars for education leaders.

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Ensuring Literacy Success Across the Disciplines for Students With Disabilities 

Explore evidence-based strategies from WestEd experts on how schools can design assessment systems that support students with disabilities, ensuring they receive foundational reading help while accessing rigorous, grade-level content across all subject areas.

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Leading Voices Podcast Series Episode 20: Reaching Infants, Toddlers, and Families Who Need Us Most—A Conversation With Leslie Fox

In this episode of the Leading Voices podcast, host Danny Torres speaks with  Leslie Fox, Director of Early Childhood Mental Health, Development, and Disabilities at WestEd, about the Collective Impact Model for Child Find (CIM-C), a model demonstration project that strengthens referral pathways and improves access to early intervention services for young children and their families in underserved and rural communities.

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Building ESSA Evidence: Key Considerations for Literacy Program Developers

This post offers literacy program developers practical strategies and a clear roadmap for building the ESSA evidence needed for program approval and lasting success.

Literacy at WestEd Blog - Building ESSA Evidence: Key Considerations for Literacy Program Developers By Rachel Tripathy
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What Matters Most in Order to Realize Positive Outcomes for Students With Disabilities?

What’s the best way for state and local leaders to boost outcomes for students with disabilities and help more students succeed? WestEd experts explore five key strategies that can have a lasting impact.

WestEd Perspectives: What Matters Most In Order to Realize Positive Outcomes for Students With Disabilities blog post on WestEd.org by Rorie Fitzpatrick (Vice President, K-12 Systems) and Michele Rovins (Senior Director, Special Education Policy and Practice).
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Building Supportive School Climates for Disciplinary Literacy  

Learn how supportive school climates promote disciplinary literacy, accessibility, and engagement by empowering students as active participants in every subject.

Disciplinary Literacy Menya and David
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How School and District Leaders Can Strengthen Student Literacy This School Year

This special Back-to-School Spotlight shares three strategies that education leaders can use to improve literacy outcomes for all learners.

Back to School: Building a Brighter Future with WestEd
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What Principals Can Do to Cultivate a School Climate in Which Disciplinary Literacy Thrives 

Disciplinary literacy is the ability to read, write, and communicate like experts in a particular field. Discover four practices school leaders can use to cultivate a climate in which disciplinary literacy can thrive.

What Principals Can Do Blog Post