Student disengagement can occur at all levels of schooling, K-12, with mainstream students and English language learners (ELLs) alike. The research in this book focuses on middle school ELLs, yet the information in this book may be very useful for any teacher working with a student who shows signs of disengagement in a middle school or high school setting. Educators know that engaged learning is linked to several positive attributes, such as the ability to process & synthesize information. On the other hand, research shows that students who are frequently disengaged in learning while at...