Dr. Socorro Herrera, a popular presenter at state and national

conferences, is a Professor at Kansas State University and a

Professional Development Consultant. She is the author of

the recently released book, Teaching Reading to English

Language Learners. Known for her practical research, Socorro

has shown again and again that she knows what it takes to reach

and teach ELLs.

  Having been an ELL student herself, Socorro has unique insights

into the best ways to teach kids with varying linguistic and cultural

backgrounds. And as a former classroom teacher, she is well aware

of the professional challenges that you face daily! Her evidence-based

instructional strategies have helped countless teachers improve the

achievement of their ELL students.

  You’ll leave this fast-paced, interactive seminar with proven strategies

to build and sustain academic language, vocabulary,

comprehension and fluency.