Leading Academic Achievement for English Language Learners A Guide for Principals

Name: Leading Academic Achievement for English Language Learners A Guide for Principals
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ISBN: 9781412981606

ISBN-10: 1412981603

ISBN-13: 9781412981606

Edition: 2011

Authors: Betty J. Alford, Mary C. Nino

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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…

Book details

List price: $39.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Corwin Press
Publication date: 3/28/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 168
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments


About the Authors


Introduction



Preparing for Success: Strengthening a Culture of Academic Achievement for English Language Learners



Advocating for Student Success



Strengthening Knowledge of Second Language Acquisition



The Principal's Role in Building Capacity in the School Through Quality Professional Development



Strengthening Home-School-Community-University Connections



Resources for School Improvement in Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners


References


Index