Leading Academic Achievement for English Language Learners : A Guide for Principals by Betty J. Alford read online book MOBI
9781412981606 English 1412981603 "A Joint Publication With Learning Forward.", 'This book will be the catalyst for transforming instruction for the English language learners.' - Dalane E. Bouillion, Associate Superintendent Sprint I.S.D., Houston, TX 'The author offers a wealth of ideas, strategies, suggestions, tips and tools for implementation. There are logical and helpful conclusions on nearly every page!' - Cathy A. Patterson, Teacher and Former Assisstant Principal Evergreen Elementary School, Diamond Bar, CA 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 This guide 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., A hilarious and heart-warming comedy about football, friendship and finding your way. Luke wants Danny, but Danny's got a secret. Joe's happy in goal but Geoff wants a headline gig. Viv just wants to beat the lesbians to the league title. Game on., 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 straighforward 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; and tips for strengthening whole-school-community connections. Leading Acedemic 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., Betty Alford and Mary Catherine Nino's Leading Academic Achievement for English Language Learners is a practical guide designed to equip school leaders with the strategies and tools they need to shape a culture of high academic achievement among their English language learners. Based on the premise that language acquisition is a change process during which positive relationships matter, Alford and Nino emphasize the importance of the principal not only as an instructional leader, but also as a student advocate. Using principals' voices from the field, case studies based on a multi-year professional development project, and examples of successful principal practices, Alford and Nino illustrate-in a clear, straightforward manner-how school leaders can actively engage in best practices to develop teacher capacity for working with ELLs and ultimately increase student achievement among this population., How to give English language learners every opportunity for success This practical guide equips school leaders to help English language learners succeed. The authors show how school leaders and staff members can serve as student advocates and apply successful instructional practices that increase student learning. Written in straightforward language with quick reference charts and summaries, 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, This practical guide equips school leaders to shape a culture conducive to high academic achievement for English language learners. Includes case studies and quick reference charts.
9781412981606 English 1412981603 "A Joint Publication With Learning Forward.", 'This book will be the catalyst for transforming instruction for the English language learners.' - Dalane E. Bouillion, Associate Superintendent Sprint I.S.D., Houston, TX 'The author offers a wealth of ideas, strategies, suggestions, tips and tools for implementation. There are logical and helpful conclusions on nearly every page!' - Cathy A. Patterson, Teacher and Former Assisstant Principal Evergreen Elementary School, Diamond Bar, CA 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 This guide 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., A hilarious and heart-warming comedy about football, friendship and finding your way. Luke wants Danny, but Danny's got a secret. Joe's happy in goal but Geoff wants a headline gig. Viv just wants to beat the lesbians to the league title. Game on., 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 straighforward 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; and tips for strengthening whole-school-community connections. Leading Acedemic 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., Betty Alford and Mary Catherine Nino's Leading Academic Achievement for English Language Learners is a practical guide designed to equip school leaders with the strategies and tools they need to shape a culture of high academic achievement among their English language learners. Based on the premise that language acquisition is a change process during which positive relationships matter, Alford and Nino emphasize the importance of the principal not only as an instructional leader, but also as a student advocate. Using principals' voices from the field, case studies based on a multi-year professional development project, and examples of successful principal practices, Alford and Nino illustrate-in a clear, straightforward manner-how school leaders can actively engage in best practices to develop teacher capacity for working with ELLs and ultimately increase student achievement among this population., How to give English language learners every opportunity for success This practical guide equips school leaders to help English language learners succeed. The authors show how school leaders and staff members can serve as student advocates and apply successful instructional practices that increase student learning. Written in straightforward language with quick reference charts and summaries, 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, This practical guide equips school leaders to shape a culture conducive to high academic achievement for English language learners. Includes case studies and quick reference charts.