Leading Academic Achievement for English Language Learners: A Guide for Principals
Leading Academic Achievement for English Language Learners: A Guide for Principals
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How to give English language learners every opportunity for success
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How to give English language learners every opportunity for success
Are you faced with the challenge of making sure that English language learners succeed? This practical book shows how to shape a school culture conducive to high academic achievement for all students. An award-winning former principal and a professional development specialist provide the steps for developing teacher capacity, applying successful instructional practices, and advocating for ELLs. Written in straightforward language with quick reference charts, summaries, resources, and tools, the text provides:
Strategies for creating a culture of ELL advocacy and achievement
Case studies from school leaders who have created positive change for ELLs
Professional development tools that build teachers? knowledge of second language acquisition
Tips for strengthening home?school?community connections
Leading Academic Achievement for English Language Learners is an easy reference for faculty meetings, observations, and staff training sessions. The authors build a valuable bridge between relevant research and practical applications that will reap measurable results.
- Grades:
- PreK-K
- Author(s):
- Betty J. Alford & Mary Catherine Nino
- Publisher:
- Corwin
- Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 168 pp
- Media/Binding:
- Softcover
- iSBN:
- 9781412981606