Effecting Change for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners

Learn how to close the provision gap for culturally and linguistically diverse learners, effecting greater opportunities for academic success. Written by Dr. Almitra Berry, this completely revised second edition introduces a new five-step framework that focuses on academic achievement and equity for all students. This professional resource guides teachers and administrators through a data-driven approach to determine whether curriculum and instruction are meeting the needs of culturally diverse students.

This effective resource will:

• Empower educators with a step-by-step process to provide equitable instruction and improve student success
• Help educators learn how to:
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum,
  • Identify and implement instructional practices that are proven effective,
  • Monitor progress, and
  • Provide intensive small group instruction to help learners succeed
• Provide a collection of practical resources such as planning templates, data analysis forms, and reflective questions for each step of the process

This valuable resource engages educators to examine their instructional practices for effectiveness and shows them how to adapt and monitor progress to meet all learners' needs.