Why Phonics Matters for English Learners | Conversation with Dr. Valentina Gonzalez #teacher

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Valentina Gonzalez to discuss the future of ESL, bilingual education, adult literacy, and the evolving role of phonics instruction for English learners across the lifespan. We explore the intersection of the Science of Reading, asset-based teaching, AI translation tools, WIDA, CASAS, bilingual identity, and the realities teachers face in today’s classrooms. This interview is especially valuable for ESL teachers, ELD educators, adult education instructors, bilingual teachers, literacy coaches, researchers, and anyone passionate about supporting multilingual learners with dignity and rigor. Visit Dr. Valentina Gonzalez on her website: valentinaesl.com Her books are amazing, so get a copy today: https://amzn.to/3PowC9w Welcome to Teaching Multilingual Learners: https://bit.ly/4eYvFzb #TeacherPD #MultilingualLearners #eslteacher