Connecting Lived Experiences Through Diverse Literature

Dr. Almitra Berry May 11, 2023, 11:42:25 AM

Professional Learning ELA

Connecting Lived Experiences Through Diverse Literature

Join Dr. Almitra Berry (A L Berry Consulting) to learn about intentional text selection for ELA Learners in this informational webinar.

Almitra L. Berry, Ed.D. is a nationally recognized speaker, author, educator, and consultant specializing in the education of culturally and linguistically diverse learners. For more than thirty years, she has worked to strengthen academic achievement in majority-of-color, low-wealth, large, urban school districts.

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