2007–2008

Second Language Literacy and Learning Commission

This commission will serve until May 2008.

Charges:

1. Complete the review of research findings on literacy development for second language learners.

2. Complete the review of instructional methods and approaches for improving literacy development for second language learners.

3. Recommend a plan for dissemination of the commission’s findings, and implement the commission’s final dissemination activities.

4. Recommend a plan to the Board of Directors for continued future emphasis on second language literacy.

Paul Boyd-Batstone, Chair
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Teacher Education
5106 E El Roble St
Long Beach, CA 90815-3911, USA
1-562-985-9372
Fax 1-562-985-5733
E-mail

Maureen McLaughlin, Board Liaison
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA, United States

Nancy L. Brynelson
California State University
Sacramento, CA, United States

Molly F. Collins
Erikson Institute
Chicago, IL, United States

Julie M. Coppola
Boston University
Needham, MA, United States

Karen M. Feathers
Wayne State University
Novi, MI, United States

David E. Freeman
The University of Texas at Brownsville
San Benito, TX, United States

Yvonne S. Freeman
The University of Texas at Brownsville
San Benito, TX, United States

Joyce H. Gordon
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA, United States

Guang-Lea Lee
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA, United States

Carmen M. Martinez-Roldan
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ, United States

Flora V. Rodriguez-Brown
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States

Carey W. Roybal-Benson
Las Vegas, NV, United States

Robert S. Rueda
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA, United States

Alfredo Schifini
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Downey, CA, United States

Fay H. Shin
California State University, Long Beach
Alhambra, CA, United States

Lupina E. Vela
Educational Consultant
San Antonio, TX, United States

Cathy M. Roller, Ex Officio
Director, Research & Policy
International Reading Association
Washington DC, United States

James M. Wile, Ex Officio
Director, International Development
International Reading Association
Washington DC, United States