The Challenges of Language and Reading for Low Income African American Children Who Speak Dialect

Presenter: Dr. Julie A. Washington, Professor of PsychologyGeorgia State University

While the impacts of poverty on academic achievement are widely known, dialect also plays a significant and unrecognized role in the reading achievement of millions of children. Just like students whose native language is Spanish or Amharic, students who speak the dialect known as African-American English (AAE) face obstacles to becoming proficient readers.

Watch this on-demand webinar with Dr. Julie A. Washington to learn the:

• Characteristics of AAE
• Impact of poverty on language
• Relationship of dialect to growth of reading
• Variables that influence reading outcomes for poor children
• Implications for the classroom

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the impact AAE dialect has on black-white differences in reading achievement. Fill out the form below to access the webinar.