FULL TITLE: Foundation-Frameworks-Tools Model: Accelerating Your English Language Learners' Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Development, and Reading Fluency Based on No Child Left Behind-Reading First legislation and the recommendations from the National Reading Panel, Jo’s updated seminar and handbook are designed to help teachers in grades 3-8 strengthen the reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and reading fluency of their ESL students. The handbook is filled with dozens of pra...

Nationally renowned expert on English Language Learners (ELL), JO GUSMAN, presents a powerful and compelling model to differentiate instruction in our nation’s culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. Jo outlines her research-based FOUNDATION-FRAMEWORK-TOOLS model to help educators create effective language acquisition programs that meet the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements. The accompanying Viewer’s Manual includes valuable tools needed to create effective language and liter...

Nationally renowned expert on English Language Learners (ELL), JO GUSMAN presents a powerful and compelling model to differentiate instruction in our nation’s culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. Jo outlines her research-based FOUNDATION-FRAMEWORK-TOOLS model to help educators create effective language acquisition programs that meet the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements. The accompanying Viewer’s Manual includes valuable tools needed to create effective language and litera...

Elementary Editon (Includes 3 DVDs, Implementation Guide, & CD Soundtrack) The changing demographics within schools due to the influx of numerous immigrant students stipulate the need for all teachers to develop the skills essential to meet the academic needs of English Language Learners. Based in part on The ESL Building Blocks Model, shaped by Jo Gusman and designed to raise levels of achievement among English Language Learning students, this program provides educators opportunities to: ...

Secondary Editon (Includes 3 DVDs, Implementation Guide, & CD Soundtrack) The changing demographics within schools due to the influx of numerous immigrant students stipulate the need for all teachers to develop the skills essential to meet the academic needs of English Language Learners. Based in part on The ESL Building Blocks Model, shaped by Jo Gusman and designed to raise levels of achievement among English Language Learning students, this program provides educators opportunities to: ...

How can we help our English language learners (ELL) who appear to be falling behind in their literacy development? How can we make sure that we are assessing our ELL students’ language and literacy development accurately? How do we help our ELL students read and comprehend in a language that is not their primary language? What can we do to help our ELL students before they fall too far behind in their language and literacy development? In this interactive, dynamic seminar, Jo Gusman will share e...

Jo’s ESL Combo Package — Great for Staff Development! Includes: Differentiated Instruction and the English Language Learner (VHS or DVD) with accompanying Viewer's Guide; and Practical Strategies for Accelerating the Literacy Skills and Content Learning of Your ESL Students (audio cassette package with resource handbook)

Using Read Aloud, Shared Reading and Word Work - Grades K-5 (DVD & Resource Guide) This high-energy video training program demonstrates how to enhance the language and literacy growth of English language learners within whole group lessons and activities. Viewers will see how to significantly increase the active participation of second language learners using strategies that strengthen language understanding and increase motivation for learning. Viewers learn how to: > re-energize whole c...

JO GUSMAN, nationally renowned expert on second language learners, presents a compelling argument for the use of multiple intelligences theory in our nation’s classrooms. Observe first-hand how innovative programs in California are incorporating multiple intelligences building on students’ strengths and abilities. Learn how you can reach and teach the second language learner in creative ways that focus on educational environments that recognize their multiple intelligences. With increasing...

Practical Strategies for Accelerating the Literacy Skills and Content Learning of Your ESL Students Learn new and innovative techniques for helping your ESL students acquire key literacy skills with this six audiocassette package accompanied by Jo’s comprehensive handbook. You will receive a wide array of ESL literacy building strategies, descriptions of specific and proven teaching strategies for making content material more comprehensible, numerous ideas for creating successful second langua...

Practical Strategies For Accelerating the Literacy Skills and Content Learning of Your ESL Students: This handbook from Jo Gusman’s most requested workshop is constantly updated by Jo herself as she integrates research consistent with findings from the No Child Left Behind Act and practical ideas from her many years of teaching students from a multitude of linguistic backgrounds. Filled with graphic organizers, theories explained, ready-to-use ideas, and numerous resources, this handbook serves ...