Leading Academic Achievement for English Language Learners
A Guide for Principals
- Betty J. Alford - Stephen F. Austin State University, USA
- Mary Catherine Niño - Stephen F. Austin State University, USA
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.
"The author offers a wealth of ideas, strategies, suggestions, tips, and tools for implementation. The culminating pages of each chapter help to organize the readers’ thoughts and promote reflection. There are logical and helpful conclusions made on nearly every page!"
"The author provides good foundational information as well as examples of how one can expand into implementation of a quality ELL program."
"An excellent resource for teachers, teacher leaders, and instructional leaders that provides outstanding instructional strategies and tools. This book has the potential to significantly impact academic achievement and ensure higher levels of success for all students."
"This volume offers extraordinary examples of leadership and best instructional practices to improve the academic success of English Language Learners. The authors seek to inspire teachers and administrators by demonstrating a campus-wide approach to promoting quality instruction."
"Alford and Niño have identified the voices of practitioners who have experienced success in meeting the educational needs of English Language Learners, and have shared these voices in a schorlarly and practical guide."
"Alford and Niño have expertly captured the collective knowledge of forerunning teachers, principals, scholars, and other stakeholders who have discovered what works in helping English language learners achieve success. They have provided a treasure chest of lessons learned, strategies, ideas, testimonials from the field, educative case stories, tools for teaching, and tools for leading. This is a book that will be opened again and again."
“Leading Academic Achievement for English Language Learners will be the catalyst for transforming instruction for the ELL. It stresses the importance of the principal as instructional leader in the education of ELLs.”
“This book ennobles a comprehensive, no-nonsense, and realistic approach to educating English language learners (ELLs). Educators who have the hearts and minds to aggressively engage in quality and meaningful education for ELLs—this book represents your road map on how to accomplish that goal. Never before have I read such a brilliant masterpiece with all the latest ingredients in one place.”
