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Publication Date: 2019-Apr
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Support at Every Level
Maldonado, Hilda; Nava, Imelda L.; Nava, Marco A.
Learning Professional, v40 n2 p42-46 Apr 2019
For emergent bilingual students to thrive, schools need a culture of valuing bilingualism, supported by strong and committed leaders. From 2015 to 2017, the authors convened a professional learning community of 14 emergent bilingual leaders from around the U.S. They defined emergent bilingual leaders as leaders at all levels who support multilanguage development, including district and university leaders. Their goals were to facilitate an opportunity for peer support and collect qualitative data on the successes and challenges in creating school communities that value emergent bilinguals. The qualitative study addressed these questions: How might schools and districts leverage multiple languages as assets rather than deficits? What is the role of leadership, and how is it sustained when ensuring that multiple languages are supported as assets? This article describes three common themes that emerged and offers professional learning recommendations based on the study's findings.
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Student Needs, School Culture, Cultural Influences, Leadership Responsibility, Student Empowerment, Mentors, Social Development, Emotional Development, English Language Learners
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