This Work Is About Amplifying, Not Simplifying

These tools reflect a core principle: multilingual learners deserve instruction that maintains high standards while providing the access they need to meet those standards. This means we amplify—we build on students' complete linguistic repertoire—rather than simplify or water down the content.

When you design with multilingual learners in mind, you're not lowering expectations. You're recognizing that academic language development happens when students can draw on what they already know, make connections across languages, and engage with grade-level content that's been made accessible.

This approach helps you:

• Treat students' home languages as assets that accelerate learning
• Maintain cognitive demand while flexing linguistic support
• Make linguistic connections visible and intentional
• Build on students' existing knowledge rather than starting from scratch
• Honor the expertise that comes with being bilingual