Transforming schools for English learners : a comprehensive framework for school leaders

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    • Zacarian, Debbie

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Transforming schools for English learners : a comprehensive framework for school leaders

Debbie Zacarian

Corwin Press, c2011

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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内容説明

"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 "This book addresses issues that school administrators new to EL instruction need to know. Each chapter contains useful tools that deal with student assessment, placement, and monitoring." -Margarita Calderon, 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. Diaz-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 learning Making data-driven decisions using effective measures of student performance Effectively 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.

目次

Dedication and Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction 1. Administering Schools With English Learners 2. Developing a Rationale for Programming by Understanding Key Historical Events, Principles, and Program Model Types 3. Selecting Effective Program Models 4. Designing, Implementing, and/or Strengthening the English as a Second Language Component 5. Addressing the Subject Matter Component of an English Language Education Program 6. Emphasizing the Importance of Parent Engagement 7. Identifying and Working With English Learners With Learning Differences and Learning Disabilities 8. Making Data-Driven Decisions Based on Effective Measures of Student Performance Glossary Index

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