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Brown v. Board
This is something that I was not alive for. I do however, still find it very relevant to education moving forward. The idea that separate does not mean equal makes me think of students with disabilities and ELL students, and ensuring full inclusion in the classroom, as well as with materials and access to the same resources. -
Title IV
This act was passed the year both of my parents were born. This act prohibited discrimination based on race, ethnicity, origin, or color in federally funded programs. This was important for ELL students because it made it illegal for them to be denied access to resources and education in the schools based on their proficiency and immigration status. -
Program Development for ELL
This was a set of guidelines that updated policies regarding the schools obligation towards ELL students. This specifically targeted the soundness of approach, the staffing requirements, and the evaluation requirements. Although this policy was made just before I was born, it would have still been current while I was in my first years of schooling. -
No Child Left Behind
This act was passed right in the middle of my Kindergarten year. I was too young to really remember everything surrounding it but I do remember hearing about it. At the time my dad was running a college readiness program for a low income school district so it was extremely important to his job. This legislation means that even working in a low income district my students are supposed to receive access to the same resources as non low income districts. -
2007 Head Start Act
This act gave more funding to Head Start programs that served migrant and seasonal families. When this act passed I was in 6th grade, and not really aware of what was going on or what Head Start was. This legislation is extremely helpful in ensuring that ELL children are getting adequate education even in early stages.