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Leslie Babinski; Steve Amendum; Madeline Carrig; Steve Knotek; Marta Sanchez – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2022
Background: Over 15% of kindergarten and first grade students in U.S. public schools are English learners (ELs) (National Center for Education Statistics [NCES], 2021). Many classroom teachers, however, have not had specialized training in providing instruction for ELs. The BELLA (Bridging English Language Learning and Academics) professional…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, English Language Learners, Kindergarten, Grade 1
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Lachance, Joan R. – International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 2017
In support of growing numbers of dual language programs nation-wide, dual language school administrators seek to find teachers who are specifically prepared to work with dual language learners for additive biliteracy. For this research the author utilized a case study design to explore practicing dual language administrators' perspectives…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Program Administration, Case Studies, Spanish
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Sink, David W.; Parkhill, Molly A.; Marshall, Rick; Norwood, Steve – Community College Journal of Research & Practice, 2005
Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, North Carolina serves a rapidly growing Hispanic population through its Family-Centered Literacy Program. The Hispanic population in the region has been increasing at a staggering rate of 50% per year, most of which is in-migration. These newcomers frequently face challenges adjusting to their jobs,…
Descriptors: School Personnel, Spanish, Second Language Instruction, Preschool Children