She currently works on projects that seek to build research capacity in the study of dual language
learners ages birth — five, with recent efforts that include adapting Recognition & Response (a model of Response to Intervention for pre-kindergarteners) for use with Spanish - speaking preschoolers.
Another Obama effort, The Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy grants program, assists states in creating or maintaining a comprehensive literacy plan for children
birth through grade 12; creating quality learning environments across the
age span has the potential to promote academic outcomes for all children, including EL
learners.