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1. Evolution of The History of Laws and Policy in Field of ESL Discussion
Question DescriptionMathematics in elem School:Think about your experiences in learning
math. Were they positive or negative? How did your experiences in learning mathematics
influence your attitudes towards math and how you feel about teaching math?Esol
found:cross cultural:The laws and policies that protect the educational rights of ELLs are
crucial for providing them equal access to educational opportunities. Based on your
readings for this week, discuss how laws such as the Consent Decree and ESSA protect the
rights of English Language Learners. Address each of the following questions:How do the
Consent Decree and ESSA play a role in training teachers to work with ELLs? What do each
of these laws mandate?How you feel about these laws and explain why you feel that
way.How do you see yourself providing equal access to educational opportunities through
the WIDA, ESSA, and the Consent Decree?What types of program models were designed as a
result of ESOL laws and policies?Esol found cross cultural:powerpoint:What to include in
your digital presentation: Evolution of the history of laws and policy in field of ESL. These
laws and policies are covered extensively in chapter two of “Why TESOL”. You must address
at least 5 of the major laws and policies.Include a detailed discussion of the Consent Decree
and how it has influenced the field of ESOL in Florida. Consider the following:What six areas
are mandated by the consent decree? Be specific and describe each area.What is the
purpose of the Consent Decree? Click here to access the Consent Decree.How does the
Consent Decree ensure equal access to education for ELLs? What are the responsibilities of
teachers and school personnel?Which aspect of the Consent Decree are most important to
parents? 3. Program models for ELL instruction. Include at least 5 types of program models
used for instruction of ELLs and give a brief description of each of the program models. The
program models are covered extensively in chapter three of “Why TESOL”. 4. Discuss how
the home language survey and WIDA Access 2.0 are used for identification, placement, and
demonstration of language growth of ELLs from diverse backgrounds and at varying English
proficiency levels. Discuss the six levels of language proficiency. Discuss a variety (at least
3) of other assessments that are used to assess ELLs’ language and literacy skills and
communicative competence. Consider the following:What is the home language survey?
Where do parents access the home language survey?How is the home language survey used
to identify ELLs?What is the WIDA Access 2.0? How is it used to for identification and
placement of ELLs in the ESOL program?What are the varying levels of language proficiency
as identified by WIDA? What information can you provide parents that will assist them in
better understanding the WIDA assessment?Consider assessments used in your field

2. placement to assess literacy skills such as FAIR, IRLA, Imagine Learning, Rosetta Stone, or
any other assessment used in your district. Research these or ask your CT for assistance on
the types of assessments used in addition to WIDA. 5. Provide a discussion and list of at
least 10 current best practices and teaching strategies in the field of ESOL. You can find
several strategies and best practices at the following websites: Colorin Colorado, Research
Based Practices for English Language Learners, in addition to those you find in your own
research. Three of these must include current information and communication technologies
such as district or school wide technology programs used for ELLs to increase language
acquisition. A few examples you may want to research could include:Imagine
LearningRosetta StoneAny other technology used district or school wide to increase
language acquisition of ELLsEdu Governance, history: Discssion 1b1) What are some of the
major changes in American society that have influenced education, and what is the most
dramatic change you have seen in society and schools from the time you were in school and
now?2) What direct impact does a child’s socioeconomic status typically have on learning?
Article review:Complete the Article Review Template found in Doc Sharing for the article
you have been assigned for this week. All articles are found in the LibGuide at
http://slulibrary.saintleo.edu/EDU428_readings right here3.“Embracing the Effects of
Demographic Change” by K. Mordechay, P. Gandara, & G. Orfield, Educational Leadership,
April, 2019, Vol. 76., No. 7, pp.34-40Current event:Submit your Current Event Summary
according to the Current Event Summary template found in Doc Sharing into the
Assignment folder for this. find a current even from discussion 1bSeminar reflection:Define
ethics in your own words and describe the characteristics of a teacher you know who
models/modeled ethics. discussion post.What measures can you take to ensure that your
ethics and principles are never called into question? Reading Foundations Elem Schol:
discussion postWhy is it important for teachers to make literature that offers multiple
perspectives available to their students? How can these varying perspectives be integrated
into the curriculum?