Let them all learn!

In my service learning placement, I have not observed any children who are not English speaking. However, I am employed by Headstart. This is a Federal preschool program. In our classroom, we have several students who are learning English as as second language. One way that we support them is to have dual labels on everything in the class. The restroom is labelled "bathroom" as well as "Bano". We have books in both Spanish and English, employees who are bilingual, and the classroom environment is inclusive and friendly to all cultures. This is supported by Lau vs. Nicholls.

The halls of the school I am observing, the school in which I work, and the schools my children attend are filled with students of all races and abilities. This is directly due to Brown vs. The Board of Education. I worked for 5 years for the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind. I have seen first hand, and been able to participate in students thriving in the Least Restrictive Environment. Its great to attend an IEP meeting and be able to observe a team come together to decide which will be the very best placement and plan for an individual child. As a mother, I have had the opportunity to help my child through a 504 plan. I'm very grateful for  Section 504, and for IDEA.