Supporting the Virtual Reading Instruction of Emergent Bilinguals: Practical Support and Resources for Parents and Teachers

Literacy learning was significantly altered for many young emergent bilinguals during the pandemic as instruction moved to virtual and hybrid formats. The researchers conducted virtual professional development sessions to alleviate instructional challenges. The goal was to find innovative approaches for reading instruction and identify supporting resources for families and teachers. During focus group interviews with teachers, barriers were identified. Each barrier is discussed with the associated solutions and resources that can be used both inside and outside of the classroom.