In an urban city located in a Western state, the problem was that educators are challenged to implement reading interventions to support the reading needs of English Language learners (ELs) in third through fifth grade. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to investigate the perspectives of educators regarding the challenges they encounter and ways to improve the reading interventions for third through fifth grade ELs at the elementary study site. Using Vygotsky's sociocultural learning and the universal design for learning theories as the conceptual framework, educators' perspectives of the challenges of implementing reading interventions and ways to support the reading needs of ELs in third through fifth grades at the elementary study site were explored. Data were collected using semistructured face-to-face interviews of nine purposefully sampled participants who met the criteria of being educators at the study site who (a) taught, managed, or supervised ELs; and (b) had knowledge of reading strategies to support student learning. Data analysis included using a priori and open coding to identify codes, categories, and themes. Themes emerged on (a) student language skills and affective needs; (b) schedule, materials, and teacher skill development; and (c) vision for reading interventions with systemic, collaborative professional development (PD). The resulting project, a white paper project with recommendations, was created to inform stakeholders of the study findings and propose actions for consideration. This study may enhance social change by strengthening stakeholders' understanding of teacher needs to support ELs' reading instruction, thereby strengthening literacy support and PD for this student population. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]