Critical Leadership for Emergent Bilinguals: National Perspectives From the State, District, Principal, and Teacher Levels

• In Event: Sheraton Roundtable Session 19

Session Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract

Educational leadership is a neglected area of research and practice in bilingual education. This symposium presents leadership studies informed by critical theories at the state, district, principal and teacher levels to highlight challenges and opportunities to advance bilingual education. State leadership centers on compliance with federal laws, but does not promote bilingual education models. District leadership varies based on qualifications and licensure. Leaders with only administrative licenses focus on legal compliance, whereas bilingual specialist-leaders robustly promote bilingualism, but lack the status to implement. Latinx principal’s identities inform a dynamic view of bilingualism and inclusivity. Teacher pedagogical leadership positively impacts student outcomes. We propose a cohesive, collaborative and critical paradigm among all levels to promote transformative equity for emergent bilinguals.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Bilingual Education Research

Chairs

• Trish Morita Mullaney, Purdue University

• Kate Menken, Queens College and Graduate Center, City University of New York

Papers

• State Leadership for Emergent Bilinguals: The Case of Indiana - Wayne E. Wright, Purdue University

• District Leadership for Emergent Bilinguals: At the Crossroads of Specialty and Leadership - Trish Morita Mullaney, Purdue University

• Principal Leadership for Emergent Bilinguals: Additive Language Policies in Latinx Leadership - Laura Ascenzi Moreno, Brooklyn College - CUNY; Berky Lugo-Salcedo

• Teacher Leadership for Emergent Bilinguals: Using Instructional Coaching to Create Consciously Competent Pedagogical Teacher Leaders - Annela Teemant, Indiana University - Purdue University at Indianapolis