This book brings together a broad range of academics, school-based educators, and policymakers to address issues related to improving the education of English language learners in US schools today. It serves as an important resource to help teachers and

Contents: D. Christian, Foreword. K. Téllez, H.C. Waxman, Preparing Quality Teachers for English Language Learners: An Overview of the Critical Issues. L. Minaya-Rowe, Training Teachers Through Their Students' First Language. E.E. Garcia, T. Stritikus, Proposition 227 in California: Issues for the Preparation of Quality Teachers for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students. S.L. Knight, D.L. Wiseman, Lessons Learned From a Research Synthesis on the Effects of Teachers' Professional Development on Culturally-Diverse Students. P. Gándara, J. Maxwell-Jolly, Critical Issues in Developing the Teacher Corps for English Learners. M. Calderón, Quality Instruction in Reading for English Language Learners. A. Reyes, Reculturing Principals as Leaders for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity. E.F. Suttmiller, M.L. González, Successful School Leadership for English Language Learners. H.C. Waxman, K. Téllez, H.J. Walberg, Future Directions for Improving Teacher Quality for English Language Leaners.