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Embracing Diversity in Cobb County: The Importance of ESOL in Our Classrooms

The landscape of America’s classrooms is evolving, with a significant increase in the Latino population and diverse languages being spoken by students. According to recent statistics, nearly 30% of U.S. classrooms will be composed of Latino students by 2050. In Cobb County alone, ESOL enrollment has surged from 100 students in 1989 to over 8,000 today, representing more than 130 countries. It's critical that all students receive equitable education, as mandated by laws ensuring language support. Let's foster an inclusive environment that values every student's potential.

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Embracing Diversity in Cobb County: The Importance of ESOL in Our Classrooms

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  1. Cobb County International Diversity Margaret McKenzie ESOL Consultant margaret.mckenzie@cobbk12.org

  2. The faces in America’s classrooms are changing.

  3. “The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” ~Ludwig Wiggenstein

  4. “A different language is a different vision of life.”  ~Federico Fellini

  5. “To have another language is to possess a second soul.”~Charlemagne

  6. “Language is the roadmap of a culture. It tells you where its people came from and where they are going.” ~Rita Mae Brown, author

  7. "The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people halfway." - Henry Boye, author

  8. Some statistics…

  9. In 1990 Latinos comprised 9% of the U.S. population.

  10. By 2050 the largest minority population in U.S. classrooms will be Latino with 30%.

  11. In Georgia the surge in Latino population is not limited to K-12 students… 7.5% of the population is Latino Georgia is the number one state in the nation for the fastest growth in Latino populations.

  12. Recent estimates indicate that 90% of the total K-12 public student population was born in _____________. the United States

  13. In 2003-04 approximately 11% of the total K-12 public student population received English to Speakers of Other Languages services.

  14. Over 3.8 million children

  15. In Georgia…nearly one out of every 10 residents ages 5 and older speaks a language other than English at home with Spanish having the greatest representation.Census 2000

  16. In Georgia, between 1993 - 2005 Limited English Proficient student enrollment increased ___%. 397

  17. In 1989 in Cobb County there were 100 ESOL students from 20 countries. Today there are 8000+ from over 130 countries.

  18. ~1,000 ESOL students in Cobb high schools~1,000 ESOL students in Cobb middle schools~6,000 ESOL students in Cobb elementary schools

  19. Why ESOL? All students legally and morally deserve an appropriate education.

  20. It’s the Law! Lau v. Nichols (1974) • Unanimous Supreme Court decision • “sink or swim” instruction violates Civil Rights of language minority children • School districts required to provide specialized English instruction • “students who do not understand English are effectively foreclosed from any meaningful education”

  21. The Law!! Plyer v. Doe (1982) “States are prohibited from denying a free public education to undocumented immigrant children regardless of their immigrant status.”

  22. What can you do? Remember… a smile transcends all language barriers.

  23. International Welcome Center Languages available: Spanish Portuguese Korean Russian French Ukranian Other languages available upon request Request procedures: Schools submit Request form to IWC: • Email – IWC@cobbk12.org • Fax – 770- 819-2373

  24. Staff Development Opportunities You can view and register for classes on INFORM (go to www.cobbk12.org and click on Professional Learning Languages offered now: Spanish Portuguese French Korean Italian

  25. For more information about ESOL, go to http://flesolcobbcentral.typepad.com/esol/

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