This ESOL Package includes Preparing the Way: Teaching ELs in the Pre-K - 12 Classroom (2021, 4th ed.) and The Big Book of ESOL Activities: Preparation for Educators, Administrators, and School Counselors (2023, 1st ed.). 

Educators rely on these two texts to cover all critical concepts in comprehensive ESOL programs. Preparing the Way covers: 1) ESOL Federal and State Legislation; 2) Cultural Proficiency, Diversity, and Equity; 3) Fundamentals of Applied Linguistics;…

In Linguistics for K-12 Classroom Application, readers will develop a practical understanding of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics to support the language needs of English learners (ELs) in the K-12 mainstream classroom. Knowledge of these five areas enables teachers to create effective lessons for students from diverse cultural backgrounds and varying English proficiency levels.

Through classroom scenarios, linguistic concepts are exemplified by interactions between teachers and students. This tangible approach demystifies linguistics…

Preparing the Way: Teaching ELs in the Pre-K-12 Classroom, now in its 4th edition, provides a reader-friendly experience for teacher preparation programs and school district workshops in five main areas: 1) ESOL Federal and State Legislation; 2) Cultural Proficiency, Diversity, and Equity; 3) Fundamentals of Applied Linguistics; 4) Theories of Second Language Learning; and 5) ESOL Testing and Evaluation. Reviewers at the National Council on…

Preparing the Way: Teaching English Learners in the P-12 Classroom, now in its 5th edition, provides a reader-friendly experience for teacher preparation programs and school district workshops in these six main areas: Legislation, Culture, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Curriculum Development, and Assessment. Reviewers at the National Council on Teacher Quality said, "When used within a program rooted in scientifically based reading research, this textbook…

The Big Book of ESOL Activities: Preparation for Educators, Administrators, and School Counselors is a collection of ready-to-go activities for college classrooms and ESOL endorsement training. More than 60 critical concepts are introduced and reviewed through 200+ engaging activities. Through application, readers expand their knowledge and skills while developing tools to use in their schools and classrooms.

Concepts are presented alphabetically and coded for specific audiences: Educators, Administrators, and School Counselors. Many activities relate to the areas…