Implications of ELL Legislation
Curricular Implications
Students who are English Language Learners (ELL) do not necessarily qualify for assistance under the IDEA laws. However, they are still students who are in need of modifications in the school setting in order to be successful with learning the standards. It is the responsibility of the school and thereby the principal to ensure that students with limited use of English have equal access to the same quality education as that of their English speaking peers. This requires that they have certain accommodations or extra help to progress academically while they are learning English. This happens in regular education classes most often. Students who qualify for ELL services must have a …show more content…
Williams, the principal of this case study school she remarked that the impact of the ELL students on her daily practices as principal are minimal as compared to the students on a 504 plan or an IEP. She is still involved in the process, but she delegates some of the load of this program to the Title I specialist who has more extensive experience in ELL strategies. Mrs. Williams is proactive in making sure the families of the ELL students have access to translators when needed as well as receive important school communication in their native language. Making sure to provide a translator during the parent teacher conferences twice per school year is another step that is considered when making the conference schedule. Families that need this service are scheduled during a time when a translator can be available. One of the Title I aides serves as a translator at this school and the principal makes sure she is paid for her hours that are over her regular time. Mrs. Williams also stated that she is in contact with the migrant family liaison when needed as this school does have a few migrant families. It is her responsibility to help provide for these families so that the children can get to school and benefit from the opportunities that an education has to offer (Williams, personal communication,
Curricular Implications
Students who are English Language Learners (ELL) do not necessarily qualify for assistance under the IDEA laws. However, they are still students who are in need of modifications in the school setting in order to be successful with learning the standards. It is the responsibility of the school and thereby the principal to ensure that students with limited use of English have equal access to the same quality education as that of their English speaking peers. This requires that they have certain accommodations or extra help to progress academically while they are learning English. This happens in regular education classes most often. Students who qualify for ELL services must have a …show more content…
Williams, the principal of this case study school she remarked that the impact of the ELL students on her daily practices as principal are minimal as compared to the students on a 504 plan or an IEP. She is still involved in the process, but she delegates some of the load of this program to the Title I specialist who has more extensive experience in ELL strategies. Mrs. Williams is proactive in making sure the families of the ELL students have access to translators when needed as well as receive important school communication in their native language. Making sure to provide a translator during the parent teacher conferences twice per school year is another step that is considered when making the conference schedule. Families that need this service are scheduled during a time when a translator can be available. One of the Title I aides serves as a translator at this school and the principal makes sure she is paid for her hours that are over her regular time. Mrs. Williams also stated that she is in contact with the migrant family liaison when needed as this school does have a few migrant families. It is her responsibility to help provide for these families so that the children can get to school and benefit from the opportunities that an education has to offer (Williams, personal communication,