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Else Hamayan, Barbara Marler, Cristina Sanchez-Lopez, and Jack Damico recommend a collaborative team approach to offer a continuum of services to ELLs who are having academic difficulties. These ECOS teams (teachers, administrators, specialists) are made up of professionals with expertise in different areas who come together to problem solve. Handbook helps educators identify specific difficulties, identify the sources of those difficulties, and find interventions that will alleviate the problems. Special features include personal chronicles, team activities, steps for the ECOS team to take, checklists, rating scales, questionnaires, and discussion questions. Book corrects second language learner myths and provides examples of best practices. Supports the use of native language instruction. Details seven essential factors that contribute to English Language learners' success. | |