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Section II: Case Studies

Section II: Case Studies. EXAMPLES FOR REFLECTION AND ANALYSIS. Impact of Changing Demographics in One State.

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Section II: Case Studies

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  1. Section II: Case Studies EXAMPLES FOR REFLECTION AND ANALYSIS Bilingual Basics -- J.P. Osterling & G.S. Kasun

  2. Impact of Changing Demographics in One State Virginia is among a number of southern states, such as North Carolina, Arkansas and Georgia, which has experienced a sudden growth in Latino immigration during the past decade. Not only is the volume of growth unprecedented, but many new immigrants have relocated to new and/or rural areas which previously had not experience an influx of immigrants. Harrisonburg (population 43,500 according to the 2005 estimate), is perhaps an excellent example of these changes. Previously known for its "99.2% American-born and 93.7% white" population, this small city today holds the distinction of hosting one of the most diverse public school enrollments in Virginia (in 2006-2007), with students from 64 countries who speak 44 languages. Among them are Spanish speakers from at least 14 different countries. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) teachers are overwhelmed , while ESOL students continue to arrive. What are the options for this school district? What kinds of strategies should be put in place for the growing number of ELL students? What would you do if you were its district superintendent? Bilingual Basics -- J.P. Osterling & G.S. Kasun

  3. One Local Case Example: Overview of Prince William County,Virginia Bilingual Basics -- J.P. Osterling & G.S. Kasun

  4. A County Resolution and Its Impact Prince William County Resolution 07-609 The Police department was “ordered” to check immigration documents of all the people they encountered that appeared as foreigners. (Osterling & McClure, 2008).

  5. Prince William County, VAChanging Demographics Year 2000 270,683 inhabitants Year 2006 357,503 inhabitants Kasun & Osterling TESOL 2009 Denver 68.9% White, non-Hispanic 18.8% African American 9.7% Latino 3.8% Asian/ Pacific Islander 52.3 White, non-Hispanic 19.7% African American 19.1% Latino 6.4% Asian/ Pacific Islander [27.3% Population increase from year 2000]

  6. Virginia’s Prince William County Crackdown A real time interactive documentary about the crackdown, by Liberty 9500, a Youtube channel integrated with other Web forums http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAvyi1Rutrs Kasun & Osterling TESOL 2009 Denver

  7. The Languages of ESOL in Prince William County (PWC) Bilingual Basics -- J.P. Osterling & G.S. Kasun

  8. PWC ESOL Enrollment History Bilingual Basics -- J.P. Osterling & G.S. Kasun • Note: The Enrollment History is available on the Intranet.

  9. Challenging Questions • Under civil law, U.S. public schools are obligated to insure that immigrants, documented or undocumented, have equal access to education. • Do you believe these foreign-born students have or should have the same rights to free education as U.S. born students do? • Do you know of situations similar to Prince William County’s? What kind of response can you have? Bilingual Basics -- J.P. Osterling & G.S. Kasun

  10. Two Realistic Student Examples for Reflection What course of action should be followed in these two circumstances? Bilingual Basics -- J.P. Osterling & G.S. Kasun

  11. Dolores Sánchez-Málaga • The daughter of a highly-educated Colombian family, Dolores immigrated to the USA at age ten after being in the top of her fifth grade class at one of the best parochial schools in her hometown. • As she enrolled in her neighborhood school, however, she encountered a number of unexpected challenges, particularly her teachers’ low expectations of her due to her limited English language skills and her heavy Spanish accent. As a result, her teachers steered her towards a vocational track of study. • How can our schools help immigrant students like Dolores succeed? Bilingual Basics -- J.P. Osterling & G.S. Kasun

  12. Fernando Rodriguez Fernando Rodríguez arrived to this metro area from El Salvador as a teenager several years ago. He is highly motivated and has a great thirst for knowledge. Fernando excels in mathematics and science and by his senior year, he graduated valedictorian of his class. However, due to his low economic and undocumented status, Fernando is not sure he can attend college. He has little access to information about colleges and he knows little about the financial aid process. His parents feel strongly that he should stay home and work and not stray too far away. In addition, the high school guidance counselor has little experience assisting Latino college-bound students. What are the options for students like Fernando, who excel academically, but are often held back because of lack of information, lack of financial resources and strong ties to culture and family? Bilingual Basics -- J.P. Osterling & G.S. Kasun

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