"Dispels the myths regarding culturally diverse learners and provides concrete strategies that any teacher can easily implement. The book contains current research from the most reputable sources in the field and is a must-read for every teacher." -Akina Luckett-Canty, Special Education Teacher Brighton Middle School, Birmingham, AL "This text addresses the literacy needs of learners who have been 'left behind.'" -Ursula Thomas-Fair, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education University of West Georgia Give students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the literacy skills to succeed! All students bring unique cultural and language experiences to their learning. Offering perspectives from experts in diversity and literacy, this clearly organized, comprehensive resource illustrates how teachers can improve reading achievement for students from diverse backgrounds by combining research-supported best practices with culturally responsive instruction. Culturally Responsive Literacy Instruction connects students' backgrounds, interests, and experiences to the standards-based curriculum. Teachers will find effective practices to help plan, implement, manage, and evaluate literacy instruction for students with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This book provides: A range of interventions that support five critical areas of reading instruction-phonemic awareness, phonics/decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension Learning materials that take advantage of multicultural literature, themes, and topics Guidelines for helping students connect language and literacy tasks to their own cultural knowledge and experiences Make a significant difference in all your students' reading success with effective, culturally responsive teaching practices!
"This book integrates a self-evaluative framework for making changes and includes tools for improving one's own learning environment." -Rachel Mederios, ELL Teacher and Building Program Supervisor Jefferson Elementary School, Boise, ID "This book is relevant to anyone who acknowledges the diversity within any group of people. The steps are clearly outlined so the practitioner can implement them and meet the needs of every individual." -Thelma A. Davis, Principal Robert Lunt Elementary School, Las Vegas, NV Close the achievement gap by closing the culture gap Teaching children from diverse backgrounds begins with simple questions: What is my culture? What are my students' cultures? How does culture affect how I teach and how my students learn? Can I learn to value and honor the unique experiences and cultures of my students? These are essential questions for educators with a sincere desire to help all students succeed. This comprehensive guide provides detailed examples that show why and how to create culturally responsive, standards-based (CRSB) instruction in the classroom, schoolwide, and at the district level. Results of effective programs include: Increased academic success for all learners Engaged and motivated students Development of critical thinking skills necessary for higher learning Strengthened partnerships between students, families, and communities This new edition is enhanced with nationwide examples, up-to-date resources, and tools that can be implemented immediately. Principals, administrators, K-12 teachers, curriculum and staff developers, and college instructors will find this handbook a valuable and powerful tool for promoting student engagement and improving struggling schools.
Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
Written in a teacher-friendly manner, this resource builds teacher capacity for addressing the needs of underserved students by presenting high-leverage instructional strategies that are informed by the latest findings in neuroscience and cognition, as well as culturally-responsive instruction.
What will you do to promote multilingual learners' equity? Our nation's moment of reckoning with the deficit view of multilingual learners has arrived. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exposed and exacerbated long-standing inequities that stand in the way of MLs' access to effective instruction. Recent events have also caused us to reflect on our place as educators within the intersection of race and language. In this innovative book, Sydney Snyder and Diane Staehr Fenner share practical, replicable ways you can draw from students' strengths and promote multilingual learners' success within and beyond your own classroom walls. In this book you'll find * Practical and printable, research-based tools that guide you on how to implement culturally responsive teaching in your context * Case studies and reflection exercises to help identify implicit bias in your work and mitigate deficit-based thinking * Authentic classroom video clips in each chapter to show you what culturally responsive teaching actually looks like in practice * Hand-drawn sketch note graphics that spotlight key concepts, reinforce central themes, and engage you with eye-catching and memorable illustrations There is no time like the present for you to reflect on your role in culturally responsive teaching and use new tools to build an even stronger school community that is inclusive of MLs. No matter your role or where you are in your journey, you can confront injustice by taking action steps to develop a climate in which all students' backgrounds, experiences, and cultures are honored and educators, families, and communities work collaboratively to help MLs thrive. We owe it to our students. On-demand book study-Available now! Authors, Snyder and Staehr Fenner have created an on-demand LMS book study for readers of Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners: Tools for Equity available now from their company SupportEd. The self-paced book study works around your schedule and when you're done, you'll earn a certificate for 20 hours of PD. SupportEd can also customize the book study for specific district timelines, cohorts and/or needs upon request. Learn more.
An Action Planner for Dynamic Equitable Learning Environments
Part professional development, part action planner, this book can help teachers pivot instruction to ensure equitable, inclusive learning experiences in online and in-person settings.
Reinvigorating School Culture to Improve Student Outcomes
Your start-up menu for super-charged culture change There's an invisible thread woven through your school that defines everything from dress codes to student success. It's your school culture, and reshaping it will yield highly visible improvements for teachers and students. Leslie Kaplan and William Owings guide you in improving leadership, teaching, learning, confidence, and trust throughout your school. Culture Re-Boot reframes school culture to include organizational learning, relational trust, accountability, program improvement, and teacher effectiveness while showing you how to: Be the transformational leader your school needs to reinvigorate your school culture Establish a student-centered learning culture focused on student outcomes Engage teachers in culture-focused leadership teams that support teacher and student learning Get parents and community on-board to collaborate for student achievement Connect professional development and school culture for maximum results Packed with hands-on culture re-boot activities to help school leaders and faculty revitalize their school's values and practices, this practical handbook for school improvement will energize your school's culture and build the capacity to help all students succeed.
'This three-volume set is the first to comprehensively address the needs of educators in understanding and treating pediatric conditions in school settings. The editors have invited many of the top scientists in their respective areas to succinctly summarize research findings that are most relevant for school professionals. The three volumes cover a plethora of pediatric conditions and health care topics ranging from chronic illnesses (e.g., asthma) to neuropsychiatric disorders (e.g., autism) to prevention and wellness intervention to controversial and hot topics (e.g., steroid use by adolescents and use of multiple psychotropic drugs in the absence of controlled trials). The editors and chapter authors deliver well-written, interesting, and concise chapters that focus on educational implications and school-based strategies that directly translate research into practice.'uGeorge J. DuPaul, Professor of School PsychologyLehigh UniversityA collection of go-to references for important health topics!Written for school psychologists, counselors, administrators, and teachers, these concise, well-researched volumes provides a balanced, practical perspective on common health issues related to pediatric disorders, genetic and acquired disorders, and psychiatric disorders. The guides support the work of practitioners who provide differentiated instruction, educational accommodations, special education services, and family outreach and collaboration. Each book is divided into three sections, with each chapter featuring:An introductory case studyVital information about specific health topicsImplications and strategies for educatorsDiscussion questionsHandoutsA review of the latest and most reliable scientific researchThis three-volume collection includes the books Genetic and Acquired Disorders, Pyschiatric Disorders, and Pediatric Disorders.
This book enables practicing leaders to build and support effective special education programs to include supervising and supporting teachers, review programs, and implement special education law.
Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement
"One of the few books that takes a holistic look at alignment and helps clarify the definition of alignment. Squires helped increase my knowledge as an instructional leader and showed me that alignment can be a valuable tool when used with real intent. The book engaged me in authentic reflection on my professional practice." -Margarete Couture, Principal South Seneca Central School District, NY Use the power of alignment to strengthen curriculum and raise student achievement! Aligning what is taught, written, and tested can be a powerful, systemic way of improving school performance. This guidebook, written by a long-time educator and proponent of curriculum alignment, demonstrates how to apply specific principles and recommendations to improve curriculum, instruction, and test scores. This resource offers school and district administrators and curriculum specialists concrete, practical guidance for aligning curriculum and instruction with state standards and assessments to improve teaching and learning. The author offers research-based strategies that reinforce the importance of curriculum alignment and shows how districts can: Use alignment as a major curriculum design element Translate research into usable strategies to achieve measurable results Expand options for raising test results and student outcomes Connect school policy with continuous school improvement Meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind Comprehensive, thoughtful, and realistic, Curriculum Alignment offers a wide range of approaches to appeal to educators at every level.
