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Record Nr.

UNINA9910480072103321

Autore

Alford Betty J

Titolo

Leading academic achievement for English language learners [[electronic resource] ] : a guide for principals / / Betty J. Alford, Mary Catherine Nino

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Thousand Oaks, Calif., : Corwin, c2011

ISBN

1-4522-3747-6

1-4833-5031-2

1-4522-2402-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (169 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

NinoMary Catherine

Disciplina

428.24071

Soggetti

English language - Study and teaching - Foreign speakers

Multilingualism in children

Educational leadership

School principals

Academic achievement

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"A Joint Publication With Learning Forward."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Introduction; Chapter 1 - Preparing for Success: Strengthening a Culture of Academic Achievement for English Language Learners; Chapter 2 - Advocating for Student Success; Chapter 3 - Strengthening Knowledge of Second Language Acquisition; Chapter 4 - The Principal's Role in Building Capacity in the School Through Quality Professional Development; Chapter 5 - Strengthening Home-School-Community-University  Connections; Chapter 6 - Resources for School Improvement in Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This practical guide equips school leaders to shape a culture conducive to high academic achievement for English language learners. It includes case studies and quick reference charts.