Leadership
In this section we look at the role of leaders in creating and sustaining successful districts and schools. The active participation of all kinds of leaders–administrative, teams, teacher and student leaders–fosters a positive learning environment and improvements for self, school, and community.
Author(s): Ashley Cronin
Publication URL: https://www.edutopia.org/article/resources-for-teaching-english-language-learners-ashley-cronin
Category: Community & Family Engagement, Culture & Climate, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Leadership
Grade Level: All Grade Levels
Keywords: Arts Instruction, Content Area Instruction, Cultural Responsiveness, Literacy, Resource Lists, Social Interaction, Student Engagement, Technology Instruction
Summary:
This collection provides five themed sets of practical resources, adaptable to a range of grades and English proficiency levels. In addition to general information and language and literacy resources, the collection also includes approaches to less widely addressed topics including arts integration, technology integration, and student engagement.
Strategies for Supporting All Dual Language Learners
Author(s): none listed
Publication URL: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/cultural-linguistic/fcp/docs/dll-strategies.pdf
Category: Community & Family Engagement, Culture & Climate, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Leadership
Grade Level: Early Childhood
Keywords: Communication with Families, Dual Language Learners, Instructional Strategy, Vocabulary
Summary:
This brief handbook provides teachers and administrators with six guiding principles for supporting dual language learners and a set of questions to verify that the principles are being followed. It also includes several case studies to show different ways of implementing the principles.
The Challenge of Working with Dual Language Learners
Author(s): Maricarmen Macrina, Doris Hoover, Cindy Becker
Publication URL: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/teaching/eecd/Domains%20of%20Child%20Development/Language%20Development%20and%20Communication/thechallengeofworkingwithdll.pdf
Category: Community & Family Engagement, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Leadership
Grade Level: Early Childhood
Keywords: Communicating with Families, Dual Language Learners, Lesson Plans, Program Administration, Vocabulary
Summary:
This article examines dual language learners from three perspectives: a program administrator, a family outreach mentor, and a classroom teacher. Each provides practical strategies for creating an excellent learning environment for dual-language preschoolers.
Self-Study Guide for Implementing Early Literacy Interventions
Author(s): Jennifer L. Dombek, Barbara R. Foorman, Mishel Garcia, Kevin G. Smith
Publication URL: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/southeast/pdf/REL_2016129.pdf
Category: Comprehensive Planning, Leadership, Professional Development
Grade Level: Early Elementary (K-2)
Keywords: Comprehensive Planning Strategies, Early Literacy, Literacy Intervention, Special Education
Summary:
This self-study guide is designed for school and district administrators to aid in the planning of literacy interventions, with the needs of schools and districts with large EL populations kept strongly in mind. It includes rubrics and reflection instruments, as well as research support for the approaches to intervention that it suggests.