The learning traditions of many immigrant communities conflict with instruction practiced in the majority of US schools. We developed the TeenACE Reading and Writing program for Pacific region literacy needs. A 2-month pilot test with English language...
The learning traditions of many immigrant communities conflict with instruction practiced in the majority of US schools. We developed the TeenACE Reading and Writing program for Pacific region literacy needs. A 2-month pilot test with English language learners (ELLs) with educational disabilities compared TeenACE with instruction-as-usual (ten 9th graders in each condition). TeenACE students made gains in all areas of literacy, and in attitudes towards education, as shown by quantitative tests and case studies. We conclude that disadvantages for ELLs with disabilities may be offset by cultural considerations, including picture-based storytelling, plus the use of multimedia technology.