California's ELA, ELD & SLA Adoptions: Why Materials Matter for Closing MLL Achievement Gaps

California’s upcoming ELA, ELD, and Spanish Language Arts (SLA) adoption offers a 10-year opportunity to improve outcomes for Multilingual Learners (MLLs). Despite 94% of leaders prioritizing MLL-responsive curricula, many face challenges navigating this process.

This first session in our 3-part series helps education leaders move beyond compliance. We will cover:

• Understanding why materials matter as a lever for closing achievement gaps,  
• Interpreting the CA EL Roadmap and sate and local data trends,
• Strategically positioning your district for instructional coherence,
• Leveraging high-quality materials to drive academic growth for all students.

Join us to learn how to advocate for MLL-centered materials and transform this adoption window into long-term success.

Speakers:

• Dr. Alma Castro, Director, California Initiatives, ELSF 
• Dr. Rebecca Blum Martinez, Dual Language National Advisor, ELSF 
• Dr. Renae Skarin, Senior Advisor, Content, ELSF 
• Manuel Buenrostro, Policy Director, CalTog

Intended Audience:

• Educational Leaders directly engaged in curriculum adoption and implementation processes. This includes Directors, Teachers on Special Assignments (TOSAs), school Principals, district curriculum specialists, and instructional coaches and leads. 
• Multilingual learner advocates and supporting organizations.