CA educators: just 20 minutes a day, 3x a week ignites language breakthroughs
The Features California Classrooms Need
Boost students’ literacy skills and English language development
Imagine Language & Literacy is built for the needs of California learners. Educators using the program can:
- Apply evidence-based instruction grounded in the science of reading, including highly engaging learning activities that provide systematic, direct, and explicit reading instruction
- Provide visual and verbal scaffolds to help English learners develop proficiency in their new language
- Support multilingual learners with audio supports in 15 languages and specialized instruction based on their language of strength
- Easily implement as: a center during station rotation, homework, or after-school enrichment
- Meet with your local Imagine Language & Literacy Customer Success Manager for unparalleled support
- Bookmark the Imagine Language & Literacy Help Center page to answer questions quickly
Built-in Scaffolds for ELs
Boost students’ literacy skills and English language development
Imagine Language & Literacy provides visual and verbal support to help English learners develop proficiency in their new language.
Provides first-language support: Human-voiced audio support is available in 15 languages. As students become more proficient in English, first-language support is strategically withdrawn, and students are gradually transitioned to independence.
Enables cross-linguistic transfer: Students recognize initial sounds in English that are also used in their first language. The program also addresses English sounds not found in a student’s first language (e.g., the /sh/ sound in English, which is not found in Spanish).
Builds on language commonalities: Students learn about rhyme in their first language to build background knowledge. Next, they’re taught rhyming sounds in English with modeling, visuals, and interactive practice.
Advance Biliteracy with Imagine Español
Through engaging, culturally diverse, and relevant content, Imagine Español respects and reflects the uniqueness of the Spanish language and the rich heritage of its speakers. It presents an environment resplendent with beloved folk art and music while teaching foundational literacy skills using authentic Spanish pedagogy. Students discover the joys of reading through Latin American and Spanish folktales and celebrating stories that elevate the values cherished throughout Spanish-speaking countries. Pair Imagine Español with Imagine Language & Literacy to maximize gains for California students.
Maximize learning – and time
Find time to accelerate Spanish and English language development in any schedule with just 20 minutes a day.
Proven to accelerate gains for California students
Foundations Paper
Science of reading: providing research-based early literacy instruction for all students
Research Brief
Newcomer elementary English learners reach similar performance as peers
Research Brief
Imagine Language & Literacy users in CA showed early literacy skills growth on AIMSweb
Research Brief
