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<p><strong>Brief Contents</strong><br>1. Getting to Know English Learners<br>2. Learning a Second Language<br>3. Understanding the SIOP Model from an Administrator's Perspective<br>4. Getting Started with SIOP Model Implementation<br>5. Refocusing Your School with SIOP<br>6. Frequently Asked Questions: Getting Started with SIOP<br>Appendix A: SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol)<br>Appendix B: Sample Handout for Staff Meeting<br>Appendix C: Research on the SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) Model<br>Appendix D: The SIOP Checklist<br>Appendix E: Action Plan for SIOP® Model Implementation<br>Glossary<br>References<br>Index</p> <p><strong>Detailed Contents</strong><br><strong>1. Getting to Know English Learners</strong><br>Who Are English Learners?<br>English Learner Demographics<br>Diverse Characteristics Among English Learners<br>How Do English Learners Perform in School?<br>Academic Performance of English Learners<br>How Should We Serve English Learners in School?<br>English Learner Identification<br>Language Support Programs<br>ESL/ELD/Sheltered programs<br>Bilingual programs<br>Newcomer programs<br>Levels of Language Proficiency<br>Staffing<br>What Is the SIOP® Model?<br>Key Points Summary<br>Reflect and Apply</p> <p><strong>2. Learning a Second Language</strong><br>Acquiring a Second Language<br>The Language Demands of School<br>Speaking and Listening<br>Reading<br>Writing<br>Vocabulary Development<br>Social and Academic Language<br>Time Required to Learn a New Language<br>Factors That Influence Second Language Acquisition<br>Age<br>Aptitude<br>Motivation<br>Personality<br>First Language Development<br>Socio-psychological<br>Quality of Instruction<br>Using Technology to learn a Second Language<br>Research Evidence About Second Language Learning<br>Meeting the Needs of Every English Learner<br>Long-Term English Learners<br>Struggling English Learners and RTI<br>The Value of Bilingualism<br>Cognitive<br>Socio-emotional<br>Academic<br>Key Points Summary<br>Reflect and Apply</p> <p><strong>3. Understanding the SIOP Model from an Administrator's Perspective</strong><br>The Role of an Administrator<br>SIOP Model Research<br>The CREDE SIOP Model Design Study<br>Lela Alston Elementary School Program Evaluation<br>The New Jersey SIOP Quasi-Experimental Study<br>The CREATE SIOP Experimental Study<br>SIOP Professional Development Program<br>The SIOP Model in the Classroom<br>SIOP Teachers in Action<br>Lesson Preparation<br>Building Background<br>Comprehensible Input<br>Strategies<br>Interaction<br>Practice &amp; Application<br>Lesson Delivery<br>Review &amp; Assessment<br>Observation Tools<br>Key Points Summary<br>Reflect and Apply</p> <p><strong>4. Getting Started with SIOP Model Implementation</strong><br>Examine the Academic Performance of English Learners<br>Consider the Teachers' Credentials for Instructing English Learners<br>Set Goals for SIOP Implementation<br>Seek Required Approvals<br>Establish Responsibilities<br>Secure Funding<br>Plan Initial SIOP Staff Development<br>Create a SIOP Coaching Plan<br>Plan Ongoing SIOP Professional Learning<br>Provide Instructional Leadership<br>Consider Planning a Formative Evaluation<br>Construct a Realistic Timeline<br>Key Points Summary<br>Reflect and Apply</p> <p><strong>5. Refocusing Your School with SIOP</strong><br>Using SIOP to Organize for Change<br>Reducing Competing Initiatives<br>Aligning SIOP with the Common Core and Other State Standards<br>Administrative Leadership with SIOP Implementation<br>The Ongoing Role of the Administrator During SIOP Implementation<br>Taking a Participatory Role in SIOP Implementation<br>SIOP and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)<br>Critical Friends as Peer Coaches<br>Viewing SIOP Professional Learning as an Ongoing Process<br>Ongoing SIOP Data Collection During Implementation<br>Using the SIOP Protocol During Observations of Lessons<br>Effective Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom<br>Sustaining SIOP Over Time<br>Key Points Summary<br>Reflect and Apply Chapter</p> <p><strong>6. Frequently Asked Questions: Getting Started with SIOP</strong><br>General SIOP Questions<br>Who can implement SIOP?<br>Is SIOP only for English learners?<br>Isn't SIOP just good instruction?<br>What is the relationship between SIOP and Culturally Responsive Teaching?<br>What if there are only a few English learners in a classroom?<br>As an administrator, what is the most important thing I should keep in mind as we get started with SIOP?<br>Questions about Getting Started with SIOP in the Classroom<br>How should teachers start using SIOP in their classrooms?<br>Do teachers need to incorporate all 30 SIOP features in every lesson?<br>What if a teacher has students who can't speak any English? Will SIOP help?<br>How long will it take for teachers to become effective with SIOP?<br>How can teachers use the SIOP protocol?<br>Once teachers have read the core text and tried out some of the components, how do they deepen their SIOP knowledge?<br>Questions about School-wide Implementation of the SIOP Model<br>How should we get started with our school's implementation?<br>Who should receive SIOP professional development?<br>What should SIOP professional learning look like?<br>How can the SIOP protocol be used school-wide?<br>What should we do about reluctant or resistant teachers?<br>With whom should we collaborate during SIOP implementation?<br>What does it mean to be a high-implementing SIOP teacher?<br>Is SIOP compatible with the Common Core State Standards?<br>SIOP is a lesson planning and delivery system for teachers, but what about student outcomes?<br>As an administrator, where can I get some assistance?<br>How can the SIOP protocol be used by researchers and program evaluators to measure teachers' level of SIOP implementation with the protocol?<br>Key Points Summary<br>Reflect and Apply<br>Appendixes<br>Appendix A: SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol)<br>Appendix B: Sample Handout for Staff Meeting<br>Appendix C: Research on the SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) Model<br>Appendix D: The SIOP Checklist<br>Appendix E: Action Plan for SIOP® Model Implementation<br>Glossary<br>References<br>Index</p>