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Helman, Lori – ASCD, 2019
Within today's multilingual communities, a growing percentage of students are emergent bilinguals--bringing to school a home language other than English and thus poised to become bilingual as they acquire the new language. As a result, school leaders need to have essential background knowledge and a wealth of strategies at their fingertips to…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Bilingual Students, Family Involvement, Equal Education
Siegel-Hawley, Genevieve – Harvard Education Press, 2020
In "A Single Garment", Genevieve Siegel-Hawley explores the leadership, policies, and practices that support contemporary school integration. Drawing on a wide range of sources, as well as her own experience as a parent, former student, and teacher, Siegel-Hawley provides a richly layered account of four Richmond, Virginia schools, each…
Descriptors: Student Diversity, Equal Education, Preschools, Suburban Schools
Scanlan, Martin, Ed.; Hunter, Cristina, Ed.; Howard, Elizabeth R., Ed. – Harvard Education Press, 2019
"Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Education" provides a much-needed blueprint for how school leaders can leverage the power of collaborative learning to create more culturally and linguistically responsive schools. The book describes an innovative network of twenty preK-8 schools located across the United States striving to…
Descriptors: Culturally Relevant Education, Second Language Learning, Networks, Preschool Education
Hutchins, Darcy J.; Greenfeld, Marsha D.; Epstein, Joyce L.; Sanders, Mavis G.; Galindo, Claudia L. – Eye on Education, 2012
This is a must-have, research-based guide for all schools serving culturally diverse elementary and middle grade students and their communities. It's filled with fun, practical, highly effective strategies for raising awareness and engaging all families in their children's education--a sure path toward increased student success! Get detailed…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Cultural Differences, Student Diversity, Family Involvement
Wehmeyer, Michael L., Ed.; Webb, Kristine W., Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
Transition from secondary education to adulthood represents a period during which adolescents with disabilities face multiple responsibilities and changing roles that include establishing independence, attending postsecondary education or training, developing social networks, choosing a career, participating in their communities, and managing…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Learning Disabilities, Secondary School Students, Guides
Schmidt, John J. – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2004
This second edition of the best-selling book offers school counselors an expanded, practical, professional resource that is packed with hundreds of ready-to-use ideas, strategies, and tools. This "Survival Guide" will help readers plan and implement an effective counseling program tailored to the remedial, preventative, and developmental needs of…
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Crisis Intervention, Comprehensive Programs, School Counseling