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One of the single most urgent questions facing educators today is, How can we best identify and meet the needs of English language learners? With a depth of practical experience, coupled with action research to identify high-impact strategies for engaging English language learners, this book presents a hands-on approach for all educators who provide instruction to students acquiring a second language.

Armene Chavdarian, retired deputy superintendent, Instructional Services, El Monte City School District, El Monte, California

Rachel Carrillo Syrja has written a comprehensive guide on second language learners that should be on every educator's reading list. Not only does Rachel look at specific instructional strategies, she also provides powerful insight into assessment, grading, and cultural aspects of teaching ELLs.

Christopher Hanson, professional development associate, The Leadership and Learning Center

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Syrja, Rachel Carrillo, 1968

How to reach and teach English language learners / Rachel Carrillo Syrja.1st ed.

p. cm.(J-B ed : reach and teach ; 4)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-470-76761-0 (pbk.)

ISBN 978-1-118-09815-8 (ebk.)

ISBN 978-1-118-09816-5 (ebk.)

ISBN 978-1-118-09817-2 (ebk.)

1. English language -Study and teachingForeign speakers. I. Title. II. Title: How to reach and teach English language learners.

PE1128.A2S97 2011

428.0071dc23

2011021313

About the Author

Rachel Carrillo Syrja, M.Ed. , is a professional development associate with the Leadership and Learning Center in Denver, Colorado. A native Spanish speaker raised in a bilingual household and a veteran educator of English as a Second Language (ESL) and Title I students, she has placed a strong emphasis on serving English Language Learners throughout her career.

During her nearly two decades in education, Syrja has worked as a classroom teacher, mathematics resource teacher, and professional developer. Her varied educational experiences as well as leadership roles have enhanced her knowledge and skills in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Among her many leadership roles, she has designed and implemented districtwide staff development in the areas of English language development, working with struggling readers, standards-based education, and assessment for learning. In addition, she has conducted workshops for teachers and administrators on data teams, professional learning communities, and using assessment data to drive instruction, and she has presented at national conferences such as ASCD.

Throughout her career, Syrja has led and facilitated district task forces for curriculum adoptions, standards-based report cards, and the creation of benchmark assessments and pacing guides. She recently developed and implemented an ESL curriculum for a large urban school district, and her current focus is on ensuring a high degree of implementation of professional development initiatives.

About The Leadership and Learning Center

The Leadership and Learning Center provides world-class, research-based professional development services and solutions for educators who serve students from pre-kindergarten through college. The Center has worked in all fifty states and every Canadian province, as well as Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. The Center works with public schools, religious and secular independent schools, charter schools, community colleges, technical schools, universities, state departments of education, and international education associations. Center Professional Development Associates are experienced superintendents, administrators, and educators who provide comprehensive practices for clients in the areas of standards, assessment, instruction, accountability, data analysis, and leadership.