Nearly three-quarters of public schools in the United States enroll English language learners (ELLs). That means teachers at all grade levels need to know how to help these students achieve full academic English language proficiency. In Dispelling Misconceptions About English Language Learners, Barbara Gottschalk dispels 10 common misconceptions about ELLs and gives teachers the information they need to help their ELLs succeed in the classroom. From her perspective as a teacher of English as a second language, Gottschalk answers several key questions: Just who is an English language learner? Why is it important to support home language maintenance and promote family engagement? What are the foundational principles for instruction that help educators teach ELLs across the content areas? How can teachers recognize and incorporate the background knowledge and experiences ELLs bring to class? Why is it important to maintain high standards and expectations for all students, including ELLs? How can a teacher tell when an ELL needs special education versus special teaching? By answering these questions, and more, Gottschalk gives teachers a crystal-clear understanding of how to reach ELLs at each stage of English language acquisition. Her expert guidance reinforces for teachers what they are already doing right and helps them understand what they might need to be doing differently.

Do you have a great teaching idea but no way to pay for it? No problem! A successful grant proposal can be the answer. Get Money for Your Classroom guides you through each step of the grant-writing process, answering common questions and providing examples from real, successful grant proposals. The first half of the book breaks down the "nuts and bolts" of a grant application; the second half introduces the author's MONEY TALKS acronym to illustrate ten important tips for writing a successful grant application: M: Make Time T: Tell a Story O: Obey the Application Rules A: Ask for Action Items N: Never Start New L: Learn What's Funded E: Everybody Involved K: Keep Trying Y: Youth Input S: Show Sustainability Each chapter is full of examples-what to do and what to avoid-from the author's own grant applications. The book's appendix includes a list of national and regional grant programs appropriate for teachers. These helpful resources and the author's practical advice will give you the confidence and motivation to start applying on your own!

Do you have a great teaching idea but no way to pay for it? No problem! A successful grant proposal can be the answer. Get Money for Your Classroom guides you through each step of the grant-writing process, answering common questions and providing examples from real, successful grant proposals. The first half of the book breaks down the "nuts and bolts" of a grant application; the second half introduces the author's MONEY TALKS acronym to illustrate ten important tips for writing a successful grant application: M: Make Time T: Tell a Story O: Obey the Application Rules A: Ask for Action Items N: Never Start New L: Learn What's Funded E: Everybody Involved K: Keep Trying Y: Youth Input S: Show Sustainability Each chapter is full of examples-what to do and what to avoid-from the author's own grant applications. The book's appendix includes a list of national and regional grant programs appropriate for teachers. These helpful resources and the author's practical advice will give you the confidence and motivation to start applying on your own!