Multilingual Learner and English Learner Solutions

Discover how our solutions empower educators to help multilingual learners strengthen their English-language skills across a range of academic disciplines.

Explore our multilingual learner, English language learner, biliteracy, and bilingual programs for grades K-12.

What are Multilingual Learners (MLLs)?

In general, the term Multilingual Learners describes students who are learning in more than one language. In some states, this term is used broadly to describe all students learning multiple languages, including English-only students who are working toward proficiency in one or more world languages, whereas other states may use the term only to describe students who are working toward proficiency in English.

Multilingual Learners is an umbrella term that includes English Learners (also called English Language Learners), who are students who are developing proficiency in English.

As a group, Multilingual Learners represent a rich variety of rich linguistic backgrounds, abilities, learning stages, and strengths.

Solutions for Teaching English to Multilingual Learners

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The SIOP® Model is a research-based lesson planning framework that makes grade-level content accessible for multilingual learners while developing their English proficiency.

Savvas is the only organization endorsed by the SIOP Authors to provide SIOP® Professional Learning. Savvas SIOP® workshops reflect clear fidelity to the SIOP® Model through our exclusive collaboration with the SIOP Authors.

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Built specifically for the secondary student, iLitELL accelerates the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills of all English learners, from newcomers to experienced multilingual learners.

With 180 lessons for English learners and 65 newcomer-specific lessons, iLitELL meets multilingual learners where they are and builds language and literacy from there — independent research shows students make two years of reading growth in one year!

Bilingual Learners and Biliteracy

In some states and districts, the term Bilingual Learners is used to describe Multilingual Learners. Bilingual Learners may receive instruction in two different languages, often their first language and a second language they are developing proficiency in.

Biliteracy is the ability to communicate effectively in two or more languages. In many places, programs designed to develop biliteracy are referred to as biliterate, bilingual, or dual-language programs.

Solutions to Develop Spanish Literacy

  • K-5 Spanish Literacy
  • K-5 Spanish Phonics Practice
  • Pre-K Spanish

miVisión Lectura

miVisión Lectura is a K-5 Spanish literacy solution that delivers powerful, systematic, integrated reading and writing instruction leveraging the latest evidence-based practices. Informed by the Science of Reading, miVisión Lectura empowers teachers with explicit and systematic instruction delivered in whole-group, directly followed by small-group and independent learning, to ensure lifelong readers, writers, and thinkers.

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Palabras a Su Paso

Palabras a Su Paso – Salón de Clases builds the phonics, spelling, and vocabulary skills of elementary students using Spanish orthographic principles. Based on the hands-on Words Their Way approach to sound, picture, and word sorting, Palabras a Su Paso offers an equitable solution perfect for K-5 bilingual or biliteracy classes.



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Uno, dos, tres Prekínder

Uno, dos, tres Prekínder provides everything teachers need to deliver a high-quality, developmentally appropriate, Spanish prekindergarten experience. Through thoughtfully planned activities, authentic literature and purposeful play, Unos, dos, tres supports each child’s social and emotional well-being, physical growth and academic readiness.

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What are Bilingual Learning Programs?

Bilingual learning programs describe a system where students are taught in two languages, typically their first language and a second language where they are working to achieve proficiency.

Bilingual learning programs include Transitional and Developmental Bilingual programs, which provide instruction in a student's first language. Often, the goal of these programs is to support students’ development of academic language and achievement in their first language while they are working to achieve proficiency in an additional language.

For example, a student whose first language is Spanish may receive math instruction in Spanish, empowering them to build grade-level mathematical proficiency while they are working towards English proficiency. In many cases, the goal of these programs is to eventually transition students to English-language instruction.

Bilingual Solutions in Spanish for English Learners

  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies

Solutions for Teaching Math in Spanish

  • enVision Mathematics K-5
  • enVision Mathematics 6-8
  • Experience Math K-5
  • Experience Math 6-8
  • enVision A|G|A
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Solutions for Teaching Science in Spanish

  • Experience Science K-5
  • elevateScience K-8
  • Miller & Levine Biology
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Solutions for Teaching Social Studies in Spanish

  • miMundo Interactivo K-5
  • miMundo Interactivo Geography Middle Grades
  • miMundo Interactivo American History Middle Grades
  • miMundo Interactivo World History Middle Grades
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Multilingual Learner Support in Every Classroom

In many cases, Multilingual Learners have a level of proficiency in English that allows them to receive primary instruction in English. However, these students often benefit from language scaffolding and supports to help them access and meet the academic demands of grade-level content.

Savvas provides core and supplemental programs that include embedded supports to help educators scaffold instruction for Multilingual Learners in their classrooms.

Solutions with Embedded Supports for English Learners

  • Literacy
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies

Literacy Solutions with Embedded Supports

  • Three Cheers for Pre-K
  • myView Literacy K-5
  • myPerspectives ELA 6-8
  • Words Their Way Classroom K-5
  • SuccessMaker Reading K-8
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Math Solutions with Embedded Supports

  • enVision Mathematics K-5
  • enVision Mathematics 6-8
  • Experience Math K-5
  • Experience Math 6-8
  • enVision A|G|A
  • enVision Integrated Mathematics
  • SuccessMaker Math K-8
  • SuccessMaker: Foundations of High School Math
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Science Solutions with Embedded Supports

  • Experience Science K-5
  • elevateScience K-8
  • Miller & Levine Biology
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Social Studies Solutions with Embedded Supports

  • myWorld Interactive K-5
  • myWorld Interactive World Geography
  • myWorld Interactive American History
  • myWorld Interactive World History
  • US History Interactive
  • World History Interactive
  • Magruder’s American Government
  • Economics High School
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Featured School Stories

  • Paterson, NJ
  • Jefferson Co, AL

Paterson Public Schools

Learn how Paterson Public Schools, located in what’s considered the most racially diverse community in New Jersey, is making learning accessible for all its students, especially its growing non-English-speaking and special-education population. Read their story to find out how they’re creating a culture of acceptance through their inclusivity initiatives and the adoption of a high-quality math curriculum that provides students with the bilingual learning materials to help them succeed.

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Jefferson County Schools

Find out how educators at Jefferson County Public Schools are using the SIOP® Model — a popular, research-based teaching framework — to support their multi-language learners. By using this model to create a classroom culture where all the students engage in healthy discourse and actively participate in their learning, educators are able to support their non-English-speaking population without taking them out of the core curriculum, ultimately leading to accelerated graduation rates and increased math and reading scores.



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