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Record Nr.

UNINA9910480803903321

Autore

Zacarian Debbie

Titolo

Transforming schools for English learners [[electronic resource] ] : a comprehensive framework for school leaders / / Debbie Zacarian

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Thousand Oaks, Calif., : Corwin

London, : SAGE, c2011

ISBN

1-4522-3939-8

1-4522-2435-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (201 p.)

Disciplina

371.82

428.24071073

Soggetti

English language - Study and teaching - United States - Foreign speakers

School management and organization - United States

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; 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 PerformanceGlossary; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Unique in its focus on how principals and district-level school leaders can improve English language learner's academic performance and school engagement through careful and visionary planning of English language education programming, Zacarian's ultimate goal is to help administrators build a school environment where ELLs can flourish.