In this episode, Susan Lambert is joined by Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities presented when teaching multilingual learners how to read. Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan is a bilingual speech language pathologist and a certified academic language therapist. She is also the director of Valley Speech Language and Learning Center in Brown ... Show More
Nov 4
S11 E4: Universal screening, explained, with Carrie Thomas Beck, Ph.D.
Universal screening is one of the most powerful tools in a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)—yet too often, it's also one of the most underutilized. That's what CORE Learning's Senior Director of Learning and Development Carrie Thomas Beck, Ph.D., explores with host Susan La ... Show More
43m 32s
Oct 21
Special episode: Scaffolding complex texts, with Mitchell Brookins, Ph.D.
What does it take to help every student in grades 5–8 access complex texts—without ever lowering the rigor? That’s the question at the heart of this special Science of Reading: The Podcast episode, with author and education consultant Mitchell Brookins, Ph.D. Mitchell joins host ... Show More
45m 23s
Oct 7
S11 E3: Tier 1: Your MTSS Foundation, with Sarah Brown, Ph.D.
While Tier 1 instruction is the foundation of a successful Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), it is also the element we most often overlook. On this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Sarah Brown, Ph.D., consultant and co-author of Effective Universal Instruction: A ... Show More
45m 43s
Sep 2025
272. Multilingual Learner Support: Practical Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
In this episode of The Stellar Teacher Podcast, I dive into a critical topic for upper elementary classrooms: supporting multilingual learners (MLLs). With the help of experts Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez, we explore why the term “multilingual learner” ... Show More
27m 16s
Jan 2024
[Episode 83] What Every Teacher Should Know About Speech Pathology (w/Lisa Geary)
In this engaging episode of Teaching Channel Talks, we’re joined by Lisa Geary, an award-winning speech-language pathologist, to discuss the importance of collaboration between teachers and speech-language pathologists (SLPs). By exploring ways in which teachers can partner with ... Show More
22m 1s
Jun 2024
Speaking English with Confidence
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this enlightening episode, we dive into the world of language learning and explore the challenges Spanish speakers face as they strive to become fluent in English. Our guest, Natalia, is a passiona ... Show More
35m 14s
Nov 2023
Boosting Learners' Speaking and Listening Skills
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Join us this week on ESL Talk with our guest, Cami, an English coach from Argentina who works with Spanish-speaking English learners! We're diving into strategies and insights on how to boost learners ... Show More
26m 52s
Dec 2023
187: The One About Introducing Books in EI
<p>In this episode, I am joined by Gabriella Garcia, a bilingual pediatric speech-language pathologist based in Miami, FL who is passionate about working with children of all ages and abilities. She is licensed in the state of Florida and holds her Certificate of Competence throu ... Show More
27m 3s
Sep 2023
Internationalization at Home and in the Curriculum
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. Join us for an enlightening discussion on the topic of "Internationalization at Home and in the Curriculum" with our guest, Alma, a distinguished university teacher from Mexico. Explore innovative ap ... Show More
26m 38s
Nov 2023
How to Keep Motivated When Teaching and Learning New Languages!
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. Join us this week on ESL Talk with teacher Nina, a polyglot from Moscow. Nina shares her passion for languages and offers tips on staying motivated when teaching and learning languages, including Chi ... Show More
27m 17s
Oct 2024
Empowering Young Learners and English Educators
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.Tune in to this latest bumper episode of ESL Talk as we explore the vital topic of “Empowering Young Learners and English Educators” with our esteemed guest, Dr. Hayley Watson.Dr. Watson, a clinical p ... Show More
42m 1s