MIAMI.- In order to provide resources and information to parents about school possibilities for their children in the United States, the Know Your School Options program, created by the non-profit organization National School Awareness Foundation, presents the guide “Resources for English Learners and Your School Choices”.
As part of its commitment to quality education and equal opportunity, the organization is offering this new resource in Spanish that provides clear and simple information about the support services available to students who do not speak English as their first language in all states. of the country, indicates a press release from Know your School Options.
They assure that this comprehensive guide, which was produced with the support of Sonia Águila, winner of the National Bilingual Teacher of the Year 2023, will be a tool with which parents can help their children overcome their language challenges when learning a second language. They will also understand the power they have when it comes to supporting them.
The Hispanic community lacks information services that guide them towards a clear understanding of language support resources, as identified by the organization. It is for this reason that, through this guide, it provides clear information about ELL (English Teaching as a Second Language) and ESL (English as a Second Language).
Most important aspects of the guide
In the guide, parents will find all the information about the various ELL programs available, such as classic ESL outside of class, structured immersion, or bilingual instruction. Because some students in need of language support are mistakenly referred to special education programs or parents do not report that Spanish is the child’s first language.
Through this mechanism, parents can identify which is the most appropriate for the needs and learning style of their children. In turn, those interested will be able to find information and resources in each of the states, as well as programs in the different types of traditional public, private, charter, magnetschool at home and school online, Know your School Options.
Most are Hispanic
Currently, about 10% of students enrolled in American public schools are classified as English Language Learners (ELL), that is, students who are learning English.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the majority of students in English learner programs in the nation’s K-12 system are Hispanic.
A survey conducted by the US Census Bureau shows that 15% of K-12 students speak Spanish at home. On the other hand, in some states with high Hispanic populations, such as California and Texas, more than 26% of K-12 students speak Spanish at home, according to census data.
In this sense, National School Awareness Foundation inform and inspire through Know your School Options for parents to discover the K-12 education options available to their children.
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