This book presents a validated observation instrument to support and develop the pedagogic expertise of teachers of English Learners in US schools. With real examples of classroom observations, it offers teachers, researchers and policymakers a tool for professional development, classroom research and program improvement.

Magaly Lavadenz is the Leavey Presidential Endowed Chair in Ethics and Moral Leadership in the School of Education and Executive Director of the Center for Equity for English Learners at Loyola Marymount University, USA. Her research interests include teacher education, language education policy and immigrant and diaspora communities.