Improving Education for English Learners: Research Based Approaches

This companion volume to Redesigning English-Medium Classrooms: Using Research to Enhance English Learner Achievement provides a review and analysis of research evidence on improving educational outcomes for English learners. Six chapters, written by teams of well-known and respected researchers and practitioners, address critical questions for educators about optimizing English language and literacy development and content instruction. CAL contributors include Diane August, Deborah Short, and CAL Trustee Fred Genesee. This publication is intended to assist school districts in the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs for English learners. Chapters are directed to an audience of classroom teachers, resource teachers, administrators, teacher educators, and providers of professional development. Program designers and policy makers are also likely to find the publication helpful. The volume includes the following chapters: Research to Guide English Language Development Instru Read more Continue reading Read less