Literacy Squared

Literacy Squared Literacy Squared The Literacy Squared model is both research-based and research-tested.

Literacy Squared® is a comprehensive biliteracy model that was designed to accelerate the development of biliteracy in Spanish-English speaking children attending schools in the U.S. Its conceptual framework draws on research positing that a dire need exists for a theory about literacy instruction for simultaneous bilingual children (Bernhardt, 2003; Grant & Wong, 2003), and that second language literacy acquisition is greatly enhanced if learners are literate in their first language (August & Shanahan, 2006).

09/12/2026

BUENO at 50: A legacy you can read. 📚

For five decades, BUENO has brought research and practice together to strengthen bilingual education, biliteracy, and opportunities for multilingual learners.

These books capture pieces of that journey, and remind us that BUENO’s story is still being written.

Join us September 24th as we celebrate 50 years!

https://cvent.me/gK5zQ8 Registration will close on 9/10--Register now!

¡Qué BUENO! Here’s to the next 50. 💛

09/12/2026

The Colorado Dual Language Conference brings together educators, school leaders, families, and advocates committed to strengthening dual language and bilingual education across Colorado.

Nurturing language, identity, and belonging from the start! We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with early chi...
08/24/2026

Nurturing language, identity, and belonging from the start!

We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with early childhood educators at Clayton Early Learning! Our session created a space to explore and share effective practices for dual language learners that recognize bilingualism and biliteracy as strengths.

¡Qué orgullo poder empezar el año escolar con la Escuela Bilingüe Betty Benavidez! Les deseamos mucho éxito y felicidad ...
08/14/2026

¡Qué orgullo poder empezar el año escolar con la Escuela Bilingüe Betty Benavidez! Les deseamos mucho éxito y felicidad a la primera escuela magnet de doble idioma de Aurora Public Schools, dirigida por la directora Anabel Rafoul.

We just wrapped our 2026 Virtual Summer Literacy Squared Learning Series, and our hearts are full! It was a joy to meet ...
08/07/2026

We just wrapped our 2026 Virtual Summer Literacy Squared Learning Series, and our hearts are full! It was a joy to meet bilingual educators from across the U.S. and Switzerland while sharing the Holistic Biliteracy Framework and strategies that support bilingual learners. ¡Gracias, Cảm ơn, Merci, to all the incredible educators who joined us—we are grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and build biliteracy together!

How does your program foster metalanguage for your bi/multilingual learners? Do you want to learn more about metalanguag...
07/21/2026

How does your program foster metalanguage for your bi/multilingual learners? Do you want to learn more about metalanguage and how to teach metalinguistic awareness? Join us on August 5th for our virtual learning session. ¡Regístrate hoy!

https://literacysquared.org/professional-learning/

07/16/2026

¡Solo queda una semana para que empiece nuestra serie virtual de capacitación profesional! We hope to see you at one or more of the sessions. Visit our website for the complete list of session offerings: https://literacysquared.org/professional-learning/

Reserve your district/ school's spot today!!
06/12/2026

Reserve your district/ school's spot today!!

Bring your team and take the next step in your district/school's biliteracy journey! This interactive virtual workshop supports educators in organizing Spanish and English reading data to create a Biliterate Reading Trajectory that informs instruction and program decisions. Access the application on
literacysquared.org/professional-learning/

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University Of Colorado Boulder, BUENO Center, 247 UCB
Boulder, CO
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