And Justice for ELs: A Leader's Guide to Creating and Sustaining Equitable Schools
And Justice for ELs is a resource every school leader must read right away—for that matter, keep within arm’s reach because you’re certain to refer to it constantly. Ayanna Cooper, a former U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist, has “been there, done that” and is now prepared to share with you how best to translate today’s federal mandates into actionable steps for ensuring the civil rights of our nation’s multilingual learners.

Because it is impossible to provide specific advice or guidance for every possible situation, Ayanna focuses on the “need-to knows” for making informed decisions within your own building:


• Eight questions you must ask—and how to obtain answers—before planning English language development services
• The most common EL program models, with special emphasis on scheduling, along with specific challenges and appropriate staffing
• The why and how of evaluating English language education, regardless of the evaluation tool, and ways to facilitate conversations with teachers before and after observation
• How to determine the type of professional learning that will have the greatest impact in your unique context
• Recommendations for establishing productive relationships with linguistically diverse families and communities
• Just about every tool you could possibly need, including a glossary of acronyms, useful advocacy organizations, and templates for supporting professional learning

But what you’ll love most is the way Ayanna “keeps it real.” Every chapter is framed around a “What Would You Do?” scenario, for which she ultimately provides an answer(s) as well as guiding questions to help you think through the issues. Take a look for yourself. We know you’ll agree that And Justice for ELs is without question a one-of-a-kind resource.

“And Justice for ELs is an excellent guide for practitioners who seek to provide their English learners with high-quality instruction in all subject areas. Too often such students are relegated an education that marginalizes them academically and fails to develop their native language skills. We can and must do a better job for these students, and in this book Ayanna Cooper shows us how.”

~Pedro A. Noguera

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And Justice for ELs: A Leader's Guide to Creating and Sustaining Equitable Schools
And Justice for ELs is a resource every school leader must read right away—for that matter, keep within arm’s reach because you’re certain to refer to it constantly. Ayanna Cooper, a former U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist, has “been there, done that” and is now prepared to share with you how best to translate today’s federal mandates into actionable steps for ensuring the civil rights of our nation’s multilingual learners.

Because it is impossible to provide specific advice or guidance for every possible situation, Ayanna focuses on the “need-to knows” for making informed decisions within your own building:


• Eight questions you must ask—and how to obtain answers—before planning English language development services
• The most common EL program models, with special emphasis on scheduling, along with specific challenges and appropriate staffing
• The why and how of evaluating English language education, regardless of the evaluation tool, and ways to facilitate conversations with teachers before and after observation
• How to determine the type of professional learning that will have the greatest impact in your unique context
• Recommendations for establishing productive relationships with linguistically diverse families and communities
• Just about every tool you could possibly need, including a glossary of acronyms, useful advocacy organizations, and templates for supporting professional learning

But what you’ll love most is the way Ayanna “keeps it real.” Every chapter is framed around a “What Would You Do?” scenario, for which she ultimately provides an answer(s) as well as guiding questions to help you think through the issues. Take a look for yourself. We know you’ll agree that And Justice for ELs is without question a one-of-a-kind resource.

“And Justice for ELs is an excellent guide for practitioners who seek to provide their English learners with high-quality instruction in all subject areas. Too often such students are relegated an education that marginalizes them academically and fails to develop their native language skills. We can and must do a better job for these students, and in this book Ayanna Cooper shows us how.”

~Pedro A. Noguera

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And Justice for ELs: A Leader's Guide to Creating and Sustaining Equitable Schools

And Justice for ELs: A Leader's Guide to Creating and Sustaining Equitable Schools

by Ayanna C. Cooper
And Justice for ELs: A Leader's Guide to Creating and Sustaining Equitable Schools

And Justice for ELs: A Leader's Guide to Creating and Sustaining Equitable Schools

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And Justice for ELs is a resource every school leader must read right away—for that matter, keep within arm’s reach because you’re certain to refer to it constantly. Ayanna Cooper, a former U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist, has “been there, done that” and is now prepared to share with you how best to translate today’s federal mandates into actionable steps for ensuring the civil rights of our nation’s multilingual learners.

Because it is impossible to provide specific advice or guidance for every possible situation, Ayanna focuses on the “need-to knows” for making informed decisions within your own building:


• Eight questions you must ask—and how to obtain answers—before planning English language development services
• The most common EL program models, with special emphasis on scheduling, along with specific challenges and appropriate staffing
• The why and how of evaluating English language education, regardless of the evaluation tool, and ways to facilitate conversations with teachers before and after observation
• How to determine the type of professional learning that will have the greatest impact in your unique context
• Recommendations for establishing productive relationships with linguistically diverse families and communities
• Just about every tool you could possibly need, including a glossary of acronyms, useful advocacy organizations, and templates for supporting professional learning

But what you’ll love most is the way Ayanna “keeps it real.” Every chapter is framed around a “What Would You Do?” scenario, for which she ultimately provides an answer(s) as well as guiding questions to help you think through the issues. Take a look for yourself. We know you’ll agree that And Justice for ELs is without question a one-of-a-kind resource.

“And Justice for ELs is an excellent guide for practitioners who seek to provide their English learners with high-quality instruction in all subject areas. Too often such students are relegated an education that marginalizes them academically and fails to develop their native language skills. We can and must do a better job for these students, and in this book Ayanna Cooper shows us how.”

~Pedro A. Noguera


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781544388144
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Publication date: 10/08/2020
Pages: 152
Product dimensions: 6.80(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Ayanna Cooper, Ed D, is a consultant, advocate for culturally and linguistically diverse learners, and is currently serving on the executive board of TESOL International Association. As owner of ACooper Consulting, her projects involve providing technical assistance internationally and to state departments of education, school districts, and nonprofit organizations. In addition to being an author, Dr. Cooper has contributed to a number of publications, such as the WIDA Essential Actions Handbook and Language Magazine. She also writes a monthly blog focused on the civil rights of English learners for TESOL International Association. As a plenary speaker and frequent conference presenter, she has had the opportunity to share her work across the United States and internationally. In addition to teaching English as a second language, she has held a number of positions throughout her career, such as English learner instructional coach, urban education teacher supervisor, Title III director, and bilingual program specialist. Dr. Cooper is a U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist alumna.

Table of Contents

Foreword Margarita Espino Calderón ix

Acknowledgments xiii

About the Author xv

Introduction xvii

Chapter 1 English Learners in Your School and What You Need to Know and Do to Support Them 3

Scenario; Awareness and Action for All ELs 4

Knowing Your ELs 4

Urgency in Action 5

Assets-Based, Culturally Responsive Schools 10

Supporting ELs: Eight important Questions 11

Bringing it All Together 28

Follow-up Questions 30

Further Guidance and Support Resources 30

References 31

Chapter 2 Program Models for English Learners: What's Happening in Your School? 35

Scenario: Selecting Appropriate Service Models for English Learners 35

Adhering to Federal Guidance 36

Program Models 37

Assessing Program Models for Efficacy 41

Staffing 43

Professional Learning 44

Communicating With Parents 45

When Parents Opt Out of Language Support Services 47

Bringing It All Together 50

Follow-up Questions 50

Further Guidance and Support Resources 51

References 51

Chapter 53 Evaluating Teachers of English Learners-Conversation Beyond the Rubric 55

Scenario: Needs improvement, Meets, Exceeds, or Not Applicable 55

Conversations Beyond the Rubric 56

Look Fors: Key Considerations 59

Articulating Needs to Support ELs 65

Supporting Preservice Teachers 68

Bringing it All Together 70

Follow-up Questions 71

Further Guidance and Support Resources 72

References 72

Scenario: A Program by Any Other Name is Not the Same 75

A PL Cycle of inquiry 76

PL Action Steps 78

Bringing It All Together 97

Follow-up Questions 98

Further Guidance and Support Resources 99

References 99

Chapter 5 Partnering With Parents of English Learners 103

Scenario: Helping Parents Analyze Their Child's English Language Proficiency Report 103

Connecting Families and Community 105

Parent Communication Preferences 105

Helping EL Families Understand the Academic Calendar 108

Scenario: Early Release/Late Pick-Up 110

Grade Level Placements of ELs and What Parents Need to Know 111

Bullying 113

Scenario: Bullying in Elementary School 114

Supporting Your Staff to Build Positive Relationships With EL Families 116

Bringing it All Together 121

Follow-up Questions 121

Further Guidance and Support Resources 122

References 123

Afterword 125

Index 127

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