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...

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...

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)

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 ...

FULL TITLE: Accelerating Your ESL Students' 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 newest 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 practical research-based strategies and processes, b...

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...