An introduction to the education of English language learners, including student characteristics, second language acquisition, policy, programs, assessment, oral language, reading, writing, content-area instruction, primary language support, and technology. Purchase includes access to a companion website.

Wayne E. Wright is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He provides training for future and current educators in the areas of ESL teaching methods, literacy, assessment, technology and research. Wright has extensive experience as a researcher and practitioner in schools in the United States and internationally.