The "IDRA Newsletter" serves as a vehicle for communication with educators, school board members, decision-makers, parents, and the general public concerning the educational needs of all children in Texas and across the United States. The theme of this issue is English Learner Literacy. Articles include: (1) School Leaders Improve English Learner Literacy with Focus on Inferencing (Nilka Avilés); (2) Creating Effective Diverse Classrooms through Accelerated Teacher Certification (Felix Montes); and (3) Readers Theatre -- Teatro en el Aula: New IDRA Semillitas de Aprendizaje™ Product for Young Learners.