On-Demand Webinar: The Challenges of Language and Reading for Low Income African American Children Who Speak Dialect

Posted October 22, 2019

While the impacts of poverty on academic achievement are widely known, dialect also plays a significant and unrecognized role in the reading achievement of millions of children. Just like students whose native language is Spanish or Amharic, students who speak the dialect known as African-American English (AAE) face obstacles to becoming proficient readers.

Watch this on-demand webinar with Dr. Julie A. Washington to learn the:

• Characteristics of AAE
• Impact of poverty on language
• Relationship of dialect to growth of reading
• Variables that influence reading outcomes for poor children
• Implications for the classroom

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the impact AAE dialect has on black-white differences in reading achievement. Fill out the form below to access the webinar.