http://www.multicsd.org/ 2010-09-06T08:54:25-07:00 http://www.multicsd.org/ http://www.multicsd.org/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2010-06-10T00:40:09-07:00 cegn http://www.multicsd.org/doku.php?id=native_english_speakers_learning_2nd_languages&rev=1276155609&do=diff Motivation for Learning 2nd Language There are many reasons why children who are native English speakers begin learning a second language. The list below is not exhaustive, but can be used for some prominent reasons. * Parents believe children will have better success as adults if they are fluent in more than just English. * They themselves are able to speak multiple languages or have family members who speak a language other than English. * A third situation may include children who… text/html 2010-04-28T09:47:50-07:00 Sarah Breeze http://www.multicsd.org/doku.php?id=education_policy&rev=1272473270&do=diff Introduction During the 2003-2004 school year, the National Center for Education Statistics reports, US public schools provided education services to 3.8 million students classified as “English Language Learners” (ELL). This number represents 11% of the population of all public school students nationwide. California led the country with 26% of students classified as ELL. Texas followed with 16%. In 2001, 8% of Oregon's students were ELL. text/html 2010-04-28T09:24:41-07:00 Sarah Breeze http://www.multicsd.org/doku.php?id=international_adoption&rev=1272471881&do=diff International adoption is becoming increasingly common in English speaking countries. In 2005 there were 22,710 children internationally adopted into the United States. This was a 180% increase in the number of internationally adopted children from 1989-2005. text/html 2010-04-28T09:03:03-07:00 Sarah Breeze http://www.multicsd.org/doku.php?id=working_with_interpreters&rev=1272470583&do=diff As our communities become more culturally and linguistically diverse, communication becomes more challenging. As professionals we are expected to be prepared for any situation in which our expertise is required and in many cases, this means speaking two or more languages. Because bilingualism is not yet the norm in the U.S., many of us find it necessary to obtain services from qualified professionals who can act as interpreters and social brokers on our behalf in order to ensure our students, … text/html 2010-04-28T08:49:59-07:00 Sarah Breeze http://www.multicsd.org/doku.php?id=intervention&rev=1272469799&do=diff ASHA identifies knowledge needed by SLPs to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services. The official statement pertaining to providing services to individuals that speak a language in which the clinician is not proficient is as follows.