Advocating for English Learners
- ISBN-10
- 1452257698
- ISBN-13
- 9781452257693
- Series
- Advocating for English Learners
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 238
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-09-18
- Publisher
- Corwin Press
- Author
- Diane Staehr Fenner
Description
Embrace the future by ensuring English Learners have a voice in school. English Learners (ELs) are the fastest-growing segment of the K–12 population. Therefore, educators must provide a voice for their needs. This book demystifies the techniques of advocacy for ELs, including: A shared sense of responsibility for EL success–Providing tools that every educator can use to ensure that ELs are effectively served An overview for administrators–Influencing policy and fostering a culture that meets EL needs Advocacy for ELs’ success beyond Grade 12–Equipping ELs for life after graduation, from higher education to career decisions
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