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12 Key Practices Checklist
The 12 Key Practices checklist is aligned with the 12 Key Practices framework that structures Implementing Effective Instruction for ELLs by Suzanne Wagner and Tammy King (2012). Administrators, teachers, and leadership team members can use this Checklist when they are 1) reviewing their current instructional programs for ELLs, 2) assessing program and professional development needs, 3) monitoring implementation, 4) evaluating program effectiveness, and 5) restructuring programs.
Publication: Implementing Effective Instruction for English Language Learners: Twelve Key Practices for Administrators, Teachers, and Leadership Teams
Topic: Program Implementation and Evaluation
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Object(s): checklist
12 Key Practices Framework
This downloadable pdf file includes the Wagner & King (2010) Key Practice 1 framework that structures their book. The framework is divided into four parts: 1) Shared Practices at the District, School, and Classroom Levels; 2) Common Classroom Practices for All ELL Educators; 3) Core Instructional Practices of Every Program for ELLs; and 4) Organizing the Key Practices into Effective Program Configurations. The 12 Key Practices checklist is aligned with this framework.
Publication: Implementing Effective Instruction for English Language Learners: Twelve Key Practices for Administrators, Teachers, and Leadership Teams
Topic: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
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Object(s): framework
Frequently Asked Questions
Wagner and King (2012) organized this list of frequently asked questions for readers of their book, Implementing Effective Instruction for English Language Learners: 12 Key Practices for Administrators, Teachers, and Leadership Teams. Questions 1 to 9 are questions that district-wide collaborative teams (administrators and teachers) often ask. Questions 10 to 14 are questions that teacher teams
often ask.
Publication: Implementing Effective Instruction for English Language Learners: Twelve Key Practices for Administrators, Teachers, and Leadership Teams
Topic: Professional Development
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Object(s): FAQ
Key Practice 01: Structuring Equitable School and Classroom Environments checklist and role template
This downloadable pdf file includes the Wagner & King (2010) Key Practice 1 checklist and the templates included at the end of the Key Practice 1 chapter.
Publication: Implementing Effective Instruction for English Language Learners: Twelve Key Practices for Administrators, Teachers, and Leadership Teams
Topic: Program Implementation and Evaluation
Specialty:
Object(s): checklist, template
Key Practice 02: Educating ELLs through Colloration Checklist
This downloadable pdf file includes the Wagner & King (2010) Key Practice 2 checklist included at the end of the Key Practice 2 chapter.
Publication: Implementing Effective Instruction for English Language Learners: Twelve Key Practices for Administrators, Teachers, and Leadership Teams
Topic: Program Implementation and Evaluation
Specialty:
Object(s): checklist
Key Practice 03: Implementing a Balanced Student Assessment System Checklist and Templates
This downloadable pdf file includes the Wagner & King (2010) Key Practice 3 checklist and the templates included at the end of the Key Practice 3 chapter.
Publication: Implementing Effective Instruction for English Language Learners: Twelve Key Practices for Administrators, Teachers, and Leadership Teams
Topic: Program Implementation and Evaluation
Specialty:
Object(s): checklist, template
Key Practice 04: Embracing an Additive Bilingual Perspective checklist
This downloadable pdf file includes the Wagner & King (2010) Key Practice 4 checklist and the templates included at the end of the Key Practice 4 chapter.
Publication: Implementing Effective Instruction for English Language Learners: Twelve Key Practices for Administrators, Teachers, and Leadership Teams
Topic: Program Implementation and Evaluation
Specialty:
Object(s): checklist
Key Practice 05: Using Big Ideas to Plan Instruction checklist
This downloadable pdf file includes the Wagner & King (2010) Key Practice 5 checklist and the templates included at the end of the Key Practice 5 chapter.
Publication: Implementing Effective Instruction for English Language Learners: Twelve Key Practices for Administrators, Teachers, and Leadership Teams
Topic: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Specialty:
Object(s): checklist