1st Edition
Equitable Instruction for English Learners in the Content Areas How to Support Students’ Academic Success in K-8 Classrooms
Chapter 1 Introduction: Why ALL Educators Need This Book
Chapter 2 Multilingual Learners and the Changing Landscape of Education
Chapter 3 Equitable Instruction in Practice with Multilingual Learners
Chapter 4 Practical Strategies that Infuse Language: Merging Content with Language…It’s a Relationship
Biography
Valentina Gonzalez is known for her passionate advocacy and dedication to multilingual learners. As a sought-after speaker and keynote presenter, she travels nationwide to inspire educators with the message that bilingualism is a gift. Valentina has remained steadfast in her commitment to promoting literacy, celebrating cultural diversity, and nurturing language development. Her mission to ensure high-quality education for multilingual learners is deeply personal, fueled by her own experiences as an immigrant and English learner.
"In the book Gonzalez urges educators to move beyond a 'can-do' mindset toward recognizing students’ full potential, ensuring assessments reflect authentic understanding rather than linguistic limitation."
- Melinda Stewart, Spanish teacher and ELM coach in rural southern MN, review in MiddleWeb.
