There are more than 5 million English learner students in the United States. Only 1 in 3 English learners students, especially among Hispanic students, graduates from high school every year. Velázquez Press believes we can make a different with our four key principals: 

Principal 1: Promote Biliteracy to change the negative into positive Most countries in the world require students to learn a second language in school. In the United States, politicians in many states restrict students to learn in English only in their K-12 education. Velázquez Press believes students learning two or more languages will have brighter future and enrich our world. Velazquez is a proud sponsor of Seal of Biliteracy and promotes changing the negative views on bilingualism.

Principal 2: Help English learners to acquire Academic English Many English learners are born in the U.S., speak fluent English, but fail in school. The reason: these English learners have difficulty to understand Academic Vocabulary and use Academic English. Velázquez Press understands the unique need of these English learners. By providing academic language program, bilingual references and interactive social learning mobile websites, English learners can learn Academic vocabulary and build their Academic English Skills in a fun and effective environment.

Principal 3. Provide Professional Development for teachers and educators Many non-ESL teachers and educators do not understand the unique need of English learner students. Often these teachers do not have support from district to work with EL students, or even have difficulty to communicate with them. Velázquez Press leverages the intellectual property from education conferences and provides professional development using social media.

Principal 4. Get parents involved with EL students’ education Language barrier and culture difference often discourage English learners’ parents to get involved with their children’s education. Velázquez Press provides schools easy to follow Parents Involvement program and help parents involve their student’s education.