Janette Kettmann Klingner

About the Author

Janette Kettmann Klingner is a distinguished educator and researcher with over three decades of experience in literacy development and special education. Holding a PhD in reading education, she has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between language acquisition and learning disabilities, particularly for English learners in diverse classrooms. As a former professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, Klingner has influenced countless teachers through her practical insights and evidence-based strategies. Her work emphasizes culturally responsive teaching and equitable assessment practices, helping educators identify true needs rather than mislabeling linguistic challenges as disabilities. Passionate about empowering multilingual students, she continues to advocate for inclusive education policies that foster reading success for all.