Categories

STUDENTS, english Language Learners, EDUCATION, bilingual education, English as a Second Language, EQUITY, disproportionality

Areas

SCHOOL:culture of change and improvement, SCHOOL:inquiry on equity in schooling

Authors

Laura Méndez Barletta , Equity Alliance at ASU

Published

2007

Publisher

National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems

Abstract

In this exemplar, Harrison Elementary School’s Bilingual/English as a Second Language (ESL) program is featured as a Model Program. Harrison Elementary’s Bilingual/ESL program was one of four programs honored as “Outstanding Second Language Programs” at the headquarters of the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association in Monroe, New Jersey. Such exemplary programs are identified through a rigorous process that includes an extensive program review and a site visit conducted by state officials and supervisors of Bilingual/ESL programs. The goal of the present exemplar is four-fold. First, the exemplar provides an overview of Harrison Elementary and the awards the school has received. Second, it highlights features of Harrison’s bilingual/ESL program and other school programs that make the school special. Third, it documents the school’s efforts to reduce disproportionate representation. Fourth, it describes factors that have contributed to the school’s success.

Files

• http://ea.niusileadscape.org/docs/FINAL_PRODUCTS/LearningCarousel/si_se_puede.pdf