Do English Language Learners make America Great? by Nino Perez https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3 A Padlet created to display the viable state of English Language Learns under the Trump Presidency en-us 2019-10-05 05:59:21 UTC 2026-01-24 18:56:30 UTC hello@padlet.com Slide #1 My Professional Perspective: Do English Language Learners Make America Great? nperez81 https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393858685 My Professional Perspective is working as a high school counselor. I aspire to earn a Ph.D in Guidance and Counseling; ultimately becoming a Professor or curriculum consultant. This legal guide is to assist counselors and parents in the current political climate under Donald J. Trump. I created this Padlet to help educate parents, counselors, and administrators on how to protect and ensure the education of English Language Learners.The current administration in the White House has not favored immigrants or minorities. This padlet was created to ensure that English Languages Learners are aware of the laws that protect their education.    ]]> 2019-10-05 06:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393858685 Slide #2 Interview nperez81 https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393860736 I had the pleasure of interviewing the current counselor of Dr. Robert Pierce Early Childhood School in Irving, TX about the current laws in place to protect English Language Learners under the Trump Administration.

Do you feel ELL are properly protected with the current laws and statues under this presidency?

Ms.Montes stated that the students in her district are well protected and should have no fear for the time being.

Do you feel ELL receive an equal opportunity as other students in the district?

Ms.Montes states the district she teaches in has a high population of English Language Learners. Ms. Montes also states that the district goes above and beyond to help students and their families. Ms. Montes also feel that the students receive an abundant of help and can feel like they are receiving extra opportunities.

Best Practices for English Language Learners

Ms. Montes noted a few practices that I feel are vital for a successful program.

1) "Follow any instructions given by the Director of Counseling Services". To stay out of any legal trouble it is important to follow the protocol. The Director of Counseling Services has the best interest of the students in mind and will always ensure the education of the student holds the highest priority.

2) Host meetings to educate the parents of the rights and any changes made. Keeping the parents of the students up to date ensures that the parents trust the school. Meetings help parents stay proactive.

3) Give parents the final decision to determine the type of education their students will receive. Parents should make a decision based on the test results.

Emerging Issues

Despite the current political climate Ms. Montes does not force any issues with ELL students receiving an equal education. Ms. Montes is unaware of any new policies or laws that negatively effect the education of English Language Learners.


https://www.irvingisd.net/Page/3909 ]]> 2019-10-05 06:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393860736 Slide #3 The Migration Policy Institute nperez81 https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393907920 The Migration Policy Institute wrote a story titled "Trump and DeVos: What Could the New Administration Spell for English Learner and Immigrant Students?"

The article consists of various facts that justify the concern of many educators even those outside of English Language Learning. The article first addresses the lack of experience help by Betsy DeVos to make her a viable person for the position of Board of Education. The article also states that even though there are laws like Plyler v. Doe implemented to ensure education equality, many schools and districts  are not educating their staff on these laws. With the current fight against immigrants this is effecting students and families. Many front offices of the school are not aware of the rights English Language Learns possess and this is an issue because of the parents of English Language Learners are unaware of the rights granted to them. Overall the lack of education on both sides is creating an epidemic of students missing out on education.

"Trump and DeVos: What Could the New Administration Spell for English Learner and Immigrant Students?"



]]> 2019-10-05 13:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393907920 Slide #4 News Article nperez81 https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393913467 Trump Administration to End Schooling, Recreation, and Legal Aid for Migrant Children in Shelters 

The Article above is written to describe the current changes President Trump has made to the lives of migrant children. Many educators insist he is breaking the law. Obviously, the students without parents are not going to be aware of the rights granted to them. However, these rights are being stripped away by the  President of the United states. 
-Student education is being ended. 
-Under the law the students are being stripped of the rights that are granted to them by previous precedents like (Plyler v. Doe) 


Trump Administration to End Schooling, Recreation, and Legal Aid for Migrant Children in Shelters


]]> 2019-10-05 13:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393913467 Slide #5 News Article nperez81 https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393916987 Don't Be Too Quick to Retain English-Language Learners

This article by education week highlights the triumphant of English Language Learners. It states that English Language Learners learned in English in half the amount of time. The article also states that ELL are more likely to enroll in higher level classes in middle school and high school. This is positivity that can be found when the laws of these students are protected. 
]]> 2019-10-05 13:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393916987 Slide #6 Law Citation: Lau v. Nichols, U.S. 563 (1974) / Lau v. Nichols, 414 U.S. 563 (1974) nperez81 https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393922139
  • Source: Judicial
  • Link: https://www.loc.gov/item/usrep414563/
  • Summary: The families of 1,800 students took laws into action and created a case for a fair opportunity in learning. The Chinese families stated that if the students had additional help in learning the English language then this would help their chances at succeeding. The case took place in San Francisco, California. Parents believed because of the lack of help the students did not receive an equal opportunity in learning resulted in the 14th amendment not being upheld.

    • ]]>     2019-10-05 14:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393922139     Slide #7 Law Citation: Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, et seq nperez81 https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393922569
    • Source: Constitutional
    • Link: https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/titlevii.cfm
    • Summary: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits the discrimination of an individual based on
    • race, color, or national origin.
    ]]>     2019-10-05 14:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393922569     Slide 8 Law Citation: Plyler v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982) / Plyler v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982) nperez81 https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393922849
  • Plyler v. Doe
  • Judicial
  • Link: https://www.loc.gov/item/usrep457202/
  • Summary: This case made the citizenship status of a student obsolete. A student cannot be denied enrollment to a public school despite their citizenship status.

    • ]]>     2019-10-05 14:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393922849     Slide #9: Law Citation No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P.L. 107-110, 20 U.S.C. § 6319 (2002). nperez81 https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393923171
  • Law Citi No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P.L. 107-110, 20 U.S.C. § 6319 (2002).
  • Source: Statutaory
  • Link http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/index.html
  • Summary: This act gives more choices to students from a title 1 school and this is important because this is where most English Language Leaners attend school. The act allows school districts to have flexibility in using federal funds to provide programs to help students. This act also ensures students are receiving a proficient education through tests during different grade levels.

    • ]]>     2019-10-05 14:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393923171     Slide #10 English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) nperez81 https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393923429 English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)

    This policy is implemented to make sure school districts are reaching the standards in producing curriculum that will help English Language Learners. The TEKS helps create a standard of what the students should know while being enrolled in an English Language program. School districts are required to follow the following policies:

    "(3)Classroom instruction that effectively integrates second language acquisition with quality content area instruction ensures that ELLs acquire social and academic language proficiency in English, learn the knowledge and skills in the TEKS, and reach their full academic potential."
    "(4)  Effective instruction in second language acquisition involves giving ELLs opportunities to listen, speak, read, and write at their current levels of English development while gradually increasing the linguistic complexity of the English they read and hear, and are expected to speak and write."

    This was chosen to demonstrate the efforts administrations are making to create an equal opportunity for ELL which is important because every student has the opportunity to change the world.
    http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074a.html#74.4


    ]]>     2019-10-05 14:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393923429     Slide #11 Code of Ethics nperez81 https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393936044 "A.1. Supporting Student Development

    a. "Have a primary obligation to the students, who are to be treated with dignity and respect as unique individuals."

    Source: ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors

    It is of greatest concern for a school counselor to ensure the proper development of a student. Despite the origins of a student in the grand scheme of the education system of the United States, every student is granted a fair and equal opportunity and it is the counselors duty to ensure of this. 

    https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/Ethics/EthicalStandards2016.pdf]]>     2019-10-05 15:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393936044     Slide #12 ELL 101 nperez81 https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393941063 https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/spring-2017/ell-101

    This website can be used as a vital tool to help educators understand the unequivocal right of ELL. The sight provides a quiz students, parents, and educators can use to ensure that they are well aware of their rights. 
    ]]>     2019-10-05 15:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393941063     Slide #13 Summary nperez81 https://padlet.com/nperez81/5ei8wydw0jg3/wish/393943231 Insights I gained as a future counselor. 

    1. Follow any instructions given by the Director of Counseling Services
    2. Both parents and office staff are still unaware of the all the rights ELL students posses. 
    3. Overall the education system has performed both underwhelming and overwhelming to provide an equal opportunity. However, there needs to a more consistent effort to provide a great education for students in every state. 
    4. It is important to host meetings for parents to gain an education on the rights of their students. 
    5. Parents must always make the design the type of education their student receives.
    6. Some counselors are unaware of new laws or legislations are being put in place that could potentially change the education of an ELL Student. 
    7. There is an insufficient amount of trainings for counselors in these positions.
    8. Title 1 schools have a high enrollment rate of ELL. 
    9. Despite citizenship students have the direct right to an education. 
    10. Despite Donalds Trump's fight against immigrants, the education system is doing a good job to provide equal opportunities for ELL.


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