is. But considering the numbers of English Language Learners (ELLs) in the U.S. public school, approximately 5.5 million, which represent about 11% of total number of students, and the percentage of drop outs, about 30% of ELLs, it is understandable that public opinion puts some pressure on the U.S. public school system to adopt the most efficient and adequate system for this growing minority group. The number of ELLs abandoning school has remained high for a long period of time generating serious
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Everyone knows that there are people everywhere that fall below the poverty line and even people who fall above the line that are in no financially stable situation to raise a family. Without money some children go hungry, some have to work to help pay for family necessities, and some have so many problems going on at home that they cannot even focus in the classroom. Problems at home could include not having money to put food on the table, it could be that the father
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CONSULTATION TEAMS SCHOOLS Arlene E. Silva, Master of Arts, 2005 Thesis Directed by: Professor Sylvia Rosenfield Department of Counseling and Personnel Services University of Maryland, College Park The present study serves as an examination and documentation of referral and placement outcomes of English Language Learner (ELL) cases in Instructional Consultation (IC) Teams schools. Archival data from 838 cases (12% of which were ELL cases) within five mid-Atlantic public school districts implementing
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Living an ELL Life By: Tamara P. French More and more students are entering U.S. schools from families whose home language is not English. As educators we must embrace the task of teaching students who have limited English speaking abilities. This is no longer limited to teachers in certain schools or areas of the country. All educators must be aware of how students learn a second language and become fluent. We cannot assume nor have unrealistic expectations about each individual
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limited English proficiency also have in common that their parents are poorly educated, that their family income is low, that they reside in communities in which many families are similarly struggling, and that they attend schools with student bodies that are predominantly minority and low achieving. According to Michelle Lawrence (2009), working with middle and high school English Language Learners (ELLs) presents a unique set of benefits and challenges. In order to achieve the highest level of success
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Reading and Second Language Learners Research Report May 1999 This report prepared by Magda Costantino, Ph.D. The Evergreen Center for Education Improvement The Evergreen State College Olympia, Washington 98505 With assistance from: Joe St. Charles Susan Tepper Edlamae Baird Acknowledgment to Gary Burris and Lynne Adair For their invaluable assistance with the project This material is available in alternative format by request. Contact Bilingual Education at 360-753-2573, TDD 360-664-3631
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part of The Denver Public School System (DPS), located at 5420 E. 1st Avenue, Denver Co, 80220, in the Hilltop neighborhood of Denver. According to Denver Office Affairs, the Hilltop area in 2013, annual median household income was $102, 913,00.00. Just under 34% of residents in this area were married couples have children that could attend Carson Elementary. Also, 95% of the Hilltop neighborhood is of the White racial background. Carson is considered a distinguished school, with a score of 81.43%
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Foreign Language Academy is an immersion school that services students kindergarten to eighth grade. The mission of Foreign Language Academy is that they prepare students to enter high school having met or exceeded state standards in all tested areas; to be proficient readers, writers and speakers of the target language; and to be responsible citizens. There are currently 644 students enrolled in Foreign Language Academy. Of the 644 students 40% of the students are African American, 50% are Hispanic
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come to pursue a new life for both themselves and their families. While these opportunities are presented, they are not accessible to everyone. The Trump Administration creates an environment in which immigrants of color are scorned for even attempting to come to America while European immigrants are praised for chasing after the American Dream. More specifically, Hispanics are portrayed as criminals, drug dealers, job stealers and high school dropouts because of stereotypes that are instilled in our
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can at times be challenging. This added pressure and stress can wreak havoc for ELLs and can result in feelings of not belonging or loss of identity, their culture, family, or friends. They may also feel they lack the ability to fully express themselves through their native language. As teachers we need to take extra time and effort to understand that these students originate from diverse backgrounds, and some ELL students will have the learning skills that will enable them to pick up the English
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