Author:
Gonzalez Ojeda Alejandro,Fisher Douglas,Frey Nancy
Abstract
Schools that educate multilingual learners need leaders who can ensure that the curriculum, instruction, and assessment align with the needs of students. Each of these areas—curriculum, instruction, and assessment—impact the opportunities students have to learn. To ensure that the needs of multilingual learners are met, leaders design coaching and professional learning opportunities for teachers and provide feedback to teachers to continue their development. In this chapter, we review the leadership moves that are necessary to ensure that these aspects of schooling are strong and meeting the needs of students. In addition, we focus on the support that must be in place to ensure that students feel they belong and are valued.
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