To ensure the success of Spanish-dominant students, educators can leverage transferable language skills while addressing key linguistic differences between English and Spanish. The Tennessee Reading Research Center (TRRC) collaborator Dr. Amy Maples has outlined recommendations for developing essential literacy and English language skills.
Key focus areas include phonology, orthography, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and writing mechanics.
Educators fluent in both English and Spanish can further enhance learning by connecting shared cognates and cultural contexts.
Explore the full report for detailed examples and actionable insights into supporting Spanish-English bilingual students.