She teaches graduate courses in reading and writing that are designed to assist general and special education teachers working in urban communities meet the needs of students struggling with literacy across the curriculum. Her areas of expertise include comprehension strategies for students with learning disabilities, reading instruction for culturally and linguistically diverse students, and Latino family engagement in special education. Tejero Hughes has numerous publications and presentations related to reading instruction, professional development of general and special education teachers, and Latino family involvement in their children’s education.