The educator's challenge -- Frequently asked questions about dual-language learning -- Planning an effective program for dual-language learners -- Learning and teaching language -- Working with families of dual-language learners -- Environment and curriculum for the multilingual classroom -- Techniques for teaching English in the multilingual classroom -- Techniques for supporting the home language -- Assessment -- Conclusion : putting it all together
Summary
Teach young children English, maintain their home language, and develop the early literacy skills necessary for school readiness and success
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-192) and index
