Grounded in cutting-edge research on language learning, literacy, and child development, this book presents evidence-based strategies for supporting English language learners' (ELLs') school readiness and achievement at all grade levels. The editors and contributors are leading experts who explain how the learning process is different for ELLs. They synthesize a broad knowledge base and translate it into practical steps that educators can take to promote students' success across the curriculum.<BR><BR>The book examines the importance of communication and language use for children's learning both in and outside of school. Particular attention is given to how learning English is intertwined with learning the student's home language. Contributors discuss the value of promoting bilingual literacy development and provide guidelines for building strong schoolùhome partnerships. Key topics include:<BR><BR>-What teachers need to know about first- and second-language acquisition.<BR><BR>-Ways to help children master both conversational and academic English.<BR><BR>-How to integrate language learning into the content areas.<BR><BR>-Assessment of language disabilities and disorders in ELLS.<BR><BR>-How family literacy activities in any language enhance English learning.<BR><BR>-Teaching strategies that have been proven effective with this population.<BR><BR>The volume is organized and formatted for optimal user-friendliness. Each chapter begins with concise focus bullets; summarizes what is known about the topic at hand; and identifies best practices for assessment, instruction, and intervention, as well as implications for teacher preparation and research.<BR><BR>Timely and authoritative, this book belongs on the desks of K-12 reading specialists, speechûlanguage pathologists, classroom teachers, and special educators, and will also be of interest to school, educational, and developmental psychologists. Graduate students preparing to work with ELLs will find it an informative and accessible text.