What does literacy growth look like for multilingual learners—and how does it change the way students see themselves?

In this episode of Champion Every Voice, ESL educator Desiree Alvarado shares how intentional instruction, structured routines, and consistent reading practice help students build both oral reading fluency and confidence.

Working with 4th and 5th grade multilingual learners, Desiree offers a real classroom perspective on what it takes to support language development at scale—while preparing students for high-stakes assessments like ACCESS.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• How oral reading fluency supports speaking, listening, and writing development

• Why confidence and reduced anxiety are critical for multilingual learners

• Practical strategies like visual supports ...