CL²EAR Programs

Past Projects

Review the previous findings of past research projects from the Center for Literacy and Language Education and Research (CL²EAR).

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Project Puede

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About Project PUEDE

The purpose of the project Professional and Parental Understanding for Equity in Dual Language Education (PUEDE) is to increase the overall instructional and family engagement capacities of pre- and in-service teachers, administrators and family liaisons in Indiana, serving in dual language (DL) education by improving DL staffing quality through licensure and adequate Spanish proficiency. The project will foster biliteracy bridges with community agencies, improving EL family engagement, teacher quality and student achievement in English language arts and increased language proficiency in Spanish and English as measured by a quasi-experimental study.

Project LEVERAGING

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About Project LEVERAGING

The purpose of the project Leveraging the Lectura y Lenguaje [Literacy & Language]: A Collaborative Scale Up of Literacy and Language for ELs in Central Indiana is to increase the overall literacy and English language development capacities of elementary pre- and in-service educators, administrators and family liaisons in Central Indiana. The project will create literacy and language bridges with a community agency that will positively contribute to EL family engagement, teacher quality and student achievement in literacy and English language learning. Dissemination plans are also addressed. Overall, its aims are to increase the expertise and create a stable EL infrastructure for Central Indiana schools. The Leveraging the Lectura y Lenguaje project will serve pre-service elementary teachers, in-service elementary teachers with licensure, building and district administrators, district family liaisons, and EL parents.

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Alejandro Baquero-Sierra

Graduate Research Assistant

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Jennifer Renn

Research Assistant Professor

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Wayne E. Wright

Associate Dean for Research, Graduate Programs and Faculty Development & Professor and Barbara I. Cook Chair of Literacy and Language

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