Publisher Description

TESOL Zip Guide: Essentials for Engaging Families of English Learners is a compact and easy-to-use six-panel resource for English language educators working with Kindergarten through adult English learners. The guide presents the six fundamentals for engaging, building, and sustaining lasting partnerships with families of English learners, practical applications for educators to engage families as partners, strategies for English learners' families to flourish, and valuable tips and activities for English language educators to start using right away.

Author Biography

Debbie Zacarian is known for her expertise in strengths-based leadership, instructional practices, and partnerships with culturally and linguistically diverse student and family populations. With more than three decades of combined experience as a district administrator, university faculty member, and educational service agency leader, she has provided professional development throughout the United States. She has written many books and more than 100 journal articles, as well as district and state policies focused on leadership and instructional practices with diverse learners.

Description for Sales People

This much-needed quick reference guide is the only publication designed specifically to help English language professionals develop partnerships with families of their learners and empower families to have a voice in their child's education.

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