Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan

Dr. Elsa Cardenas-Hagan, a leading expert in language and literacy development, discusses the critical need for equitable literacy instruction for multilingual learners. She emphasizes that literacy is a human right and that all students deserve culturally responsive education. Elsa debunks misconceptions about delaying interventions, advocating for immediate, integrated support. She also shares effective strategies like the Four T's engagement method to boost participation, and stresses the importance of structured literacy foundations and data-driven instruction to tailor support for every learner.