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Advocating for English learners: a guide for educators

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 r...

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Autor principal: Fenner, Diane Staehr
Lenguaje:eng
Publicado: SAGE Publications 2013
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Acceso en línea:http://cds.cern.ch/record/2746645
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Sumario: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.