Struggling to be heard : the unmet needs of Asian Pacific American children / edited by Valerie Ooka Pang, Li-Rong Lilly Cheng. [print]

Introduction : the quest for concepts, competence, and connections : the education of Asian Pacific American children Valerie Ooka Pang and Li-Rong Lilly Cheng -- Who are Chinese American, Japanese American, and Korean American children? cultural profiles Brian P. Leung -- Filipino American students : actively carving a sense of identity Penelope V. Flores -- Behind the smiles : the true heart of southeast Asian American children MyLuong T. Tran -- Becoming American : coping strategies of Asian Pacific American children Russell L. Young -- Mental health issues concerning Asian Pacific American children Chi-Ah Chun and Stanley Sue -- Characteristics of southeast Asian delinquents : toward an understanding Kenji Ima and Jean Nidorf -- Beyond multiculturalism : cultural translators make it happen Li-Rong Lilly Cheng -- Linda Vista Elementary story : where diversity is the mainstream Adel Nadeau -- Asian American and Pacific Islander American families with disabilities : a current view Addison Watanabe -- Legacy : creating a knowledge base on Filipino Americans Fred Cordova -- Language assessment and instructional strategies for limited English proficient Asian and Pacific Islander American children Li-Rong Lilly Cheng -- Meeting the instructional needs of Chinese American and Asian English language development and at-risk students Grace Fung -- Educating Asian newcomer secondary students : four case studies of schools Kenji Ima -- "We could shape it" : organizing for Asian Pacific American student empowerment Peter Nien-chu Kiang -- Educating the whole child : implications for teachers Valerie Ooka Pang -- Creating positive Asian American images on Sesame Street Valeria Lovelace.

Struggling to Be Heard offers various theoretical frameworks for understanding culture and language diversity in Asian Pacific American young people. The authors weave a unique tapestry integrating curriculum, instruction, mental health issues, language issues, delinquency, policy, disabilities, and cultures. They also offer critical recommendations for teachers, social workers, school psychologists, school administrators, bilingual professionals, and policy makers who work with Asian Pacific American children and youth so they can make a difference in the lives of Asian Pacific American students and address their unmet needs.

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