Project GLAD®

Project GLAD® (Guided Language Acquisition Design) is an effective instructional model for teaching English Language Development (ELD). 

The Project GLAD® model is based on the extensive research-base of second language acquisition, brain research, and effective literacy practices for English learners. More than 30 + years of research based instruction. 

GLAD® is a standards-based ELD instructional model that promotes high levels of academic language and academic achievement for students at all levels of English proficiency.

The GLAD model provides 5 components, Focus/Motivation, Comprehensible Input, Guided Oral Practice, Reading/Writing and Closure, with a specific set of teaching strategies teachers can use in the classroom to help English Learners and Spanish Learners achieve.

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