Perspectives on Teaching K–12 English Language Learners is relevant for education majors enrolled in an ESOL-infused teacher preparation program, as well as current teachers and/or administrators participating in a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) course. More broadly, it will benefit mainstream teachers, guidance counselors, social workers, paraprofessionals, and administrators nationwide who are seeking ways to effectively teach, assess, and communicate with ELLs. As the United States is further enriched by immigrants and number of ELLs in our nation’s classrooms continues to grow, this book provides a rich source of current information to support K–12 teachers in the mainstream classroom.

Features

• overview of the initiatives in Florida for promoting an ESOL-infused teacher education program
• 12 case studies profile current issues in teaching ELLs, including ideas for teaching activities and research projects
• offers guidelines and expectations for ELLs who may be eligible for gifted and/or special education programs.
• gives current statistics and data on ESOL programs in the United States.
• each chapter designed by an expert in the given area