SPANISH HOME LANGUAGE ARTS INTERVENTION PROGRAM

Access to the Bridges-NYSED Spanish HLA Program for SIFE & Newcomers resources is for New York State educators only.

The Bridges Spanish HLA program was created for SIFE and newcomer secondary students as a way to build the home language literacy skills of native Spanish-speaking students who need additional support. The Bridges HLA program was designed for implementation in tandem with Bridges Integrated ENL/ELA and Stand-Alone ENL programs, with an overlapping thematic focus on identity. Daily lessons target academic thinking, language, and literacy through the Gradual Release of Responsibility, using protocols that build independence.

Inside a Spanish HLA Classroom

 

This instructional video features Katherine Coreas, Spanish HLA teacher at Brentwood High School and Bridges teacher leader. Katherine has collaborated with Bridges to showcase our Spanish HLA curricular program and best practices for teaching SIFE and newcomers. This video provides valuable insight into effective instructional practices in Spanish HLA classrooms and highlights the impact of the Bridges program on student learning.

Teacher Planning Guide

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If you are already a NYSED Bridges HLA cohort member, use the Resource Guide to access materials.
If you are a New York State educator interested in joining the NYSED Bridges HLA cohort, please email: [email protected].