And Justice for Els: A Leader′s Guide to Creating and Sustaining Equitable Schools
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And Justice for ELs is a resource every school leader must read right away--for that matter, keep within arm's reach because you're certain to refer to it constantly. Ayanna Cooper, a former U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist, has "been there, done that" and is now prepared to share with you how best to translate today's federal mandates into actionable steps for ensuring the civil rights of our nation's multilingual learners.Because it is impossible to provide specific advice or guidance for every possible situation, Ayanna focuses on the "need-to knows" for making informed decisions within your own building:
- Eight questions you must ask--and how to obtain answers--before planning English language development services
- The most common EL program models, with special emphasis on scheduling, along with specific challenges and appropriate staffing
- The why and how of evaluating English language education, regardless of the evaluation tool, and ways to facilitate conversations with teachers before and after observation
- How to determine the type of professional learning that will have the greatest impact in your unique context
- Recommendations for establishing productive relationships with linguistically diverse families and communities
- Just about every tool you could possibly need, including a glossary of acronyms, useful advocacy organizations, and templates for supporting professional learning
But what you'll love most is the way Ayanna "keeps it real." Every chapter is framed around a "What Would You Do?" scenario, for which she ultimately provides an answer(s) as well as guiding questions to help you think through the issues. Take a look for yourself. We know you'll agree that And Justice for ELs is without question a one-of-a-kind resource.
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About the Author
Ayanna Cooper, EdD, is a consultant, advocate for culturally and linguistically diverse learners, and a U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist alumna. As owner of ACooper Consulting, her projects involve providing technical assistance internationally and to state departments of education, school districts, and nonprofit organizations. She emphasizes the importance of building the capacity of district and school leaders to develop and manage English language programs and improve the instructional practices of teachers of English learners. She is a coauthor of Evaluating ALL Teachers of English Learners and Students With Disabilities: Supporting Great Teaching (with Staehr Fenner and Kozik) and coeditor of Black Immigrants in the United States: Essays on the Politics of Race, Language, and Voice (with Ibrahim). She has contributed to a number of books and publications, such as the WIDA Essential Actions Handbook and Language Magazine. She also writes a monthly blog focused on the civil rights of English learners for TESOL International Association. As a plenary speaker and frequent conference presenter, she has had the opportunity to share her work across the United States and internationally. In addition to teaching English as a second language, she has held a number of positions throughout her career, such as English learner instructional coach, urban education teacher supervisor, Title III director, and bilingual program specialist. Dr. Cooper is currently serving on the executive board of TESOL International Association.
