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Ongoing professional development is an important part of every reading teacher's role. Staying informed about new developments in research, curriculum, and methods will enhance your performance as a teacher and improve learning outcomes for your students. The articles below discuss the characteristics of excellent reading instruction and offer practical suggestions for developing or improving your own skills as a reading teacher.

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Teaching English Language Learners

By: Learning First Alliance (1998)

Children who are learning English as a second language have been taught to read both with and without using their native language as a base for learning. Research gives us some insight into what works with English language learners.

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