ELL 414 Introduction to ELL Education

This course is an introduction to the history of bilingual education, relevant federal education legislation, and court cases which are related to the teaching of English to students whose first language is not English. Legal cases relevant to advocacy for English Language Learners (ELL) and their families are examined.  

Credits

4

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Analyze opportunities to advocate for ELL students.
3. Demonstrate how knowledge of the major legislation and legal cases related to ELL instruction help teachers to advocate for the English language learner.
4. Identify the major legislation and legal cases concerning the education of ELL learners in the state of Washington and the United States.