This chapter is intended to guide readers to better understand the case studies. It lays the conceptual grounding for effective classroom strategies identified for each demographic student group. It also highlights caveats to understand the purpose of the case studies. Finally, it guides the readers through how to read vignettes in case studies to fully benefit from each of the seven case studies. Teacher background information, standards, assessments, and references are provided. This book selection also includes the Table of Contents, About the Editors, Contributors, Preface, and Index.