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There is substantial evidence documenting the impact of high-quality, educative learning materials on teacher practices and student learning, yet this evidence has not translated widely into more equitable learning opportunities for all students. English learners tend to have less access to intellectually rich, grade-level content and instructional materials. With most English learners receiving instruction for math and English language arts alongside their non-English learner peers, it can no longer be the norm to simplify the content or rely on supplemental materials targeting English learners. Instructional materials must be well-designed to serve all students. What do materials that do this well look like, and how do you know if yours measure up? The English Learners Success Forum, an organization working to enhance instructional materials to address

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Crystal Gonzales and Renae Skarin

Crystal Gonzales ([email protected]) is executive director and Renae Skarin ([email protected]) is director of curriculum review process at English Learners Success Forum.


Crystal Gonzales
Executive Director at English Learners Success Forum | + posts

Crystal Gonzales collaborates with national experts, organizations, educators, and content developers to increase the supply of quality of K-12 instructional materials that meet the needs of the growing EL population.

Renae Skarin
Director of Curriculum Review Process at English Learners Success Forum | + posts

Renae Skarin works with leading educational experts to design and implement a process for reviewing and providing feedback to curriculum developers on the strength of supports for ELs.


Categories: College- and career-ready standards, English learners, Instructional materials/curriculum, Outcomes, Reaching all students

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