The Action Guide — Multilingual Learner Action Guide for Literacy

The Action Guide
at a glance

Essential Actions

We believe that transformative multilingual literacy requires the following essential actions:

4 Professional Learning Actions >

4.1 Integrate literacy and language instruction strategies >

4.2 Support teacher agency and expertise in professional learning opportunities >

1 Curriculum & Instruction Actions >

1.1 Approach MLs equitably, with comprehensive and intentional intersection of literacy and integration of the four domains of language >

1.2 Bridge cross language connections and metalinguistic awareness >

1.3 Use oral language as foundation >

1.4 Provide grade level texts, meaning making and comprehension opportunities >

2 Culturally & Linguistically Responsive and Sustaining Education Actions >

2.1 Treat families as partners >

2.2 Elevate students' identities and home language and leverage funds of knowledge >

2.3 Foster inclusive school cultures and classroom environments >

2.4 Integrate critical consciousness around multiple cultures >

3 Assessment & Data Actions >

3.1 Focus on holistic and asset-centered data analysis >

3.2 Adjust plans using formative assessment practices >

3.3 Honor family and student agency >

Teacher Support

Guidance for School Leaders

If supporting teachers is part of your role, we have a set of mindset shifts and best practices especially for you.

Appendix

Organizations with Professional Development Resources >