Transforming Schools for English Learners
1st Edition
A Comprehensive Framework for School Leaders
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"Every school that has English learners should invest in this book. Because Zacarian has worked in the field of language minority education for more than 20 years, the policies, practices, and structures she recommends are solid."
—Christian Faltis, Professor
School of Education, University of California at Davis
—Margarita Calderón, Professor Emeritus
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
"School administrators, resource facilitators, and classroom teachers will find a wealth of strategies and research-based, comprehensive solutions for teaching ELs. Whether a school district has a large population of English learners or is faced with designing an individualized program for just a few, this is a useful toolkit, at once theoretical and practical."
—Lynne T. Díaz-Rico, Professor of Education
California State University, San Bernardino
"I love this book! It is a much-needed practical guide. The scenarios are excellent! They are realistic, pertinent, and capture a range of students′ and educators′ experiences. The text provides a wealth of timely, accurate information, useful suggestions, and many forms, checklists, and examples."
—Janette Klingner, Professor, School of Education
University of Colorado at Boulder
Position your school to successfully teach English learners
Whether you are just beginning to work with or trying to improve the outcomes of English learners, this book provides a comprehensive framework for educating a growing population of public school English learners. Each chapter focuses on a key element of EL education programming as it relates to the entire school. The author uses research-based principles and practices to address such critical topics as:
Selecting the appropriate program model for your school Managing time appropriately for English language development and content learningMaking data-driven decisions using effective measures of student performanceEffectively using Response to Intervention (RTI)The author summarizes the key Supreme Court cases that led to the federal regulations for educating ELs. Also included is a framework for designing and delivering high quality instruction, enhancing parental engagement, and creating a learning environment and whole-school community where ELs flourish.
Sold By | SAGE Publications |
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ISBNs | 1452239398, 9781452239392, 9781412990400, 9781412990400 |
Language | eng |
Number of Pages | 200 |
Edition | 1st |