This book answers your key questions about educating English Language Learners (ELLs) and offers detailed guidance and concrete applications for your classroom. Designed as a one-stop-shop for classroom teachers of all grade levels and content areas, this book is chock full of essential information, delivered in a practical, concise format. In each chapter, you will find checklists, instructional strategies, tables, tools and ideas for next steps. The resources and examples provided are easy to implement and can be used the next day in your teaching.
Topics addressed include:

• Getting to know your ELLs
• Considering how culture, language and academic background impact learning
• Bridging the home/school connection
• Pairing content and language objectives
• Gauging learner progress
• Collaborating with ELL staff
• Much more!