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Key Foundational Literacy Skills for Multilingual Learners
The goal of this session is to accelerate literacy and language gains for MLLs through targeted, differentiated instruction using embedded and immediate scaffolds. English Language Learners (ELLs) are the fastest growing student population in our country and these students deserve to be supported throughout their learning process, and especially in reading and writing. Participants will learn strategies to support vocabulary development, critical scaffolds to ensure mastery of foundational literacy skills, tips on how to use consistent language and frequent use of visuals to support comprehension, and ideas on how to provide ongoing opportunities for listening and speaking to ensure students are able to express their opinions. With the right supports and opportunities for engagement, MLLs can become successful, life-long readers. Together we will raise the educational attainment, career prospects, and prosperity of all young scholars.
This talk was presented at:
2026 National ESEA Conference
February 2026
in
Denver, CO
For more information:
marlvsmj@gmail.com
Speakers
Marisa Russo
Marisa Russo is a National Bilingual ECE and ESL curriculum specialist. For over 3 decades, she has presented at numerous educational conferences across the nation and around the world. Marisa brings her experiences from the classroom and her experience from working with schools across the country to her sessions. Her main focus is supporting the needs of diverse learners. Marisa is a former classroom teacher from Los Angeles. Since 2000, she has presented at numerous conferences, including Asia IRA, ILA, CRA, CABE, NABE, TABE, ALAS, ESEA and NAEYC. For two consecutive years, Marisa was the keynote speaker at the Kern County Ed Conference in CA and the EL Conference in Kilgore, TX. Marisa continues to assist, train and coach teachers, support staff and administrators across the country. In 2015, Marisa created and recorded MONDAY MORNINGS with MARISA, video segments. These SHOW ME HOW videos provide teacher tips and accommodations for K-3 educators. She continues to share her passion for literacy with teachers using supplemental programs, Spanish programs, ESL programs, Early Literacy, Bilingual and Intervention programs. Marisa’s goal is to ensure success for all students.
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