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Author Alford, Betty J

Title Leading academic achievement for English language learners : a guide for principals / Betty J. Alford, Mary Catherine Niño
Published Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin, [2011]
©2011

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 148 pages) : illustrations
Contents 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
Summary This practical guide equips school leaders to shape a culture conducive to high academic achievement for English language learners. It includes case studies and quick reference charts
Notes "A joint publication [with] Learning Forward."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-142) and index
Notes English
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Subject English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers.
Multilingualism in children.
Educational leadership.
School principals.
Academic achievement.
principals (educators)
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- General.
Academic achievement
Educational leadership
English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers
Multilingualism in children
School principals
Form Electronic book
Author Niño, Mary Catherine
ISBN 9781452224022
1452224021
9781483350318
1483350312
9781452237473
1452237476