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Ayanna Cooper, a former U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist, has \"been there, done that\" and is now prepared to share with you how best to translate today's federal mandates into actionable steps for ensuring the civil rights of our nation's multilingual learners.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause it is impossible to provide specific advice or guidance for every possible situation, Ayanna focuses on the \"need-to knows\" for making informed decisions within your own building: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEight questions you must ask--and how to obtain answers--before planning English language development services\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe most common EL program models, with special emphasis on scheduling, along with specific challenges and appropriate staffing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe why and how of evaluating English language education, regardless of the evaluation tool, and ways to facilitate conversations with teachers before and after observation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to determine the type of professional learning that will have the greatest impact in your unique context\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecommendations for establishing productive relationships with linguistically diverse families and communities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJust about every tool you could possibly need, including a glossary of acronyms, useful advocacy organizations, and templates for supporting professional learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut what you'll love most is the way Ayanna \"keeps it real.\" Every chapter is framed around a \"What Would You Do?\" scenario, for which she ultimately provides an answer(s) as well as guiding questions to help you think through the issues. Take a look for yourself. We know you'll agree that \u003cem\u003eAnd Justice for ELs\u003c\/em\u003e is without question a one-of-a-kind resource. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"And Justice for ELs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e is an excellent guide for practitioners who seek to provide their English learners with high-quality instruction in all subject areas. Too often such students are relegated an education that marginalizes them academically and fails to develop their native language skills. We can and must do a better job for these students, and in this book Ayanna Cooper shows us how.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Pedro A. Noguera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCooper, Ayanna C.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAyanna Cooper, EdD\u003c\/b\u003e, is a consultant, advocate for culturally and linguistically diverse learners, and a U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist alumna. As owner of ACooper Consulting, her projects involve providing technical assistance internationally and to state departments of education, school districts, and nonprofit organizations. She emphasizes the importance of building the capacity of district and school leaders to develop and manage English language programs and improve the instructional practices of teachers of English learners. She is a coauthor of \u003ci\u003eEvaluating ALL Teachers of English Learners and Students With Disabilities: Supporting Great Teaching \u003c\/i\u003e(with Staehr Fenner and Kozik)\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand coeditor of\u003ci\u003e Black Immigrants in the United States: Essays on the Politics of Race, Language, and Voice\u003c\/i\u003e (with Ibrahim)\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eShe has contributed to a number of books and publications, such as the WIDA \u003ci\u003eEssential Actions Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLanguage Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. She also writes a monthly blog focused on the civil rights of English learners for TESOL International Association. As a plenary speaker and frequent conference presenter, she has had the opportunity to share her work across the United States and internationally.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eIn addition to teaching English as a second language, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eshe has held a number of positions throughout her career, such as English learner instructional coach, urban education teacher supervisor, Title III director, and bilingual program specialist. 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