• Voices from the Field: Educators from sixteen U.S. school districts share their stories about the challenges and the successes in meeting the needs of their ELLs. Their suggestions include school and district-level SIOP^(R) implementation strategies for success.
• Models of SIOP^(R) Implementation: There is no one-size-fits-all approach; the authors offer a variety of models of implementation so you can find one that most closely matches your own school or district context.
• Coaching Do's and Don'ts: Current SIOP^(R) coaches tell how they have set up coaching programs and formed SIOP^(R)teams at their schools, and discuss what expertise SIOP^(R) coaches need and how their responsibilities may differ from those of other coaches.
• Classroom Implementation of the SIOP^(R) Model: Classroom teachers have the greatest responsibility for providing effective and appropriate instruction. This book offers specific recommendations for creating SIOP^(R)-based classrooms that truly promote academic literacy and content learning.
• Implementation Tools: You will find a wealth of resources from sample agendas for SIOP^(R) staff development and classroom observation checklists to lesson plan forms, self-assessment tools, and coaching tips-all to help you successfully implement the SIOP^(R) Model.

Take your program for English learners to the next level and learn to effectively implement the SIOP^(R) Model with the guidance of Jana Echevarra, MaryEllen Vogt, and Deborah Short!

"This book is an answer to so many of the questions that teachers have about how to enhance their teaching. This book is a welcome addition to our program and would be one of those books that teachers would keep and use for a long time."

-Julia S. Austin, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Trusted by more than 350,000 educators, the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP^(R)) Model provides the key to best practices for teaching English learners. Now, in response to the overwhelming success of the SIOP^(R) Model, the renowned author team has crafted a fresh, indispensable resource for educators, Implementing the SIOP^(R) Model through Effective Professional Development and Coaching. This book empowers teachers, professional development coordinators, coaches, and administrators with complete access to the "how" and "why" of the SIOP^(R) Model-from getting started to sustaining the program-all in one place to meet your professional development and coaching needs.

Guidance every educator can use!

• Voices from the Field: Educators from sixteen U.S. school districts share their stories about the challenges and the successes in meeting the needs of their ELLs. Their suggestions include school and district-level SIOP^(R) implementation strategies for success.
• Models of SIOP^(R) Implementation: There is no one-size-fits-all approach; the authors offer a variety of models of implementation so you can find one that most closely matches your own school or district context.
• Coaching Do's and Don'ts: Current SIOP^(R) coaches tell how they have set up coaching programs and formed SIOP^(R)teams at their schools, and discuss what expertise SIOP^(R) coaches need and how their responsibilities may differ from those of other coaches.
• Classroom Implementation of the SIOP^(R) Model: Classroom teachers have the greatest responsibility for providing effective and appropriate instruction. This book offers specific recommendations for creating SIOP^(R)-based classrooms that truly promote academic literacy and content learning.
• Implementation Tools: You will find a wealth of resources from sample agendas for SIOP^(R) staff development and classroom observation checklists to lesson plan forms, self-assessment tools, and coaching tips-all to help you successfully implement the SIOP^(R) Model.