’This book will be the catalyst for transforming instruction for 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 Assistant 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
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.
Spis treści
About the Authors
Preface
Introduction
1. Preparing for Success: Strengthening a Culture of Academic Achievement
2. Advocating for Student Success
3. Strengthening Knowledge of Second Language Acquisition
4. The Principal’s Role in Building Capacity Through Quality Professional Development
5. Strengthening Home-School-Community-University Connections
6. Resources for School Improvement in Meeting the Needs of ELLs
References
Index
O autorze
Mary Catherine Niño is Associate Director for Project ENLACE, a school-university professional development partnership aimed at increasing English language learner achievement at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Dr. Niño was a secondary English, Social Studies, and Reading teacher for ten years in Texas before entering educational leadership. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in English and graduate degrees in Educational Leadership. Realizing the need for a stronger development of content teachers’ knowledge of second language acquisition processes, she worked with faculty at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas to foster this knowledge in pre-service teacher curriculum and in professional development school sites. Responding to the changing demographics of her students, Dr. Niño developed a responsive curriculum approach which incorporated student experience, interest, language needs, and content into a cohesive approach to student learning. From this work, she has developed quality professional development for pre-service and in-service teachers and principals. Dr. Niño continues to consult with area schools, model teaching in classes, working with area ESL coaches and teachers, and sharing her experiences as a content teacher integrating language development into core curriculum.
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