Sonia Cabell

The purpose of this project is to test the efficacy of the Core Knowledge Language Arts: Listening and Learning (CKLL) read aloud program for children in kindergarten through second grade. Many students struggle with reading comprehension in the United States and research has suggested that teachers may foster the development of comprehension by reading aloud to students in primary grade classrooms. However, many teachers are not strategic in choosing texts to read aloud, or follow curricula...

Early language development is critical to young children's school readiness. Strong language skills support children's academic achievement in reading, math, and broader academic areas. Substantial numbers of young children enter kindergarten with weak language skills, placing them at-risk for disabilities and ongoing school difficulties. Despite this, all preschool programs do not provide children with sufficient opportunities to develop their language skills. Too many classrooms provide lo...

The purpose of this project is to examine the efficacy of the Teaching Together program for pre-kindergarten (pre-k) children who are at risk of academic difficulties due to limited oral language skills. This project is unique in its focus on oral language supports in both the classroom and home settings. In early childhood classrooms serving low-income students, up to 50% of children may exhibit language difficulties, which are associated with long-term challenges for reading and academic s...