Recommendations for addressing concerns or violations
Roger offers some advice for parents and educators wishing to address a concern or violation of school enrollment laws and procedures.
Lau vs. Nichols: A Landmark Case for ELL Education
Roger provides an overview of the Lau vs. Nichols case from the 1970s.
Castañeda v. Pickard: Are ELLs receiving the services they need?
Attorney Roger Rosenthal from the Migrant Legal Action Program explains the three-part test for sound education for ELLs in Castañeda v. Pickard case.
Title VI prohibits discrimination for programs receiving federal funding
Roger offers an overview of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Title VI requires all communication in a language parents understand
Roger discusses the laws that apply to communication with parents, including those who don't speak English.
Title VI requires a competent interpreter for parents
Roger discusses the laws that apply to interpreters and why schools shouldn't be using students to translate.
Placement of ELLs must be age-appropriate
Roger talks about why a student's level of language proficiency shouldn't be the only factor affecting placement.
Retention based on language proficiency is not legal
Roger talks about why it is illegal to retain a child based on language proficiency.
ELLs with special education needs are entitled to both ELL and special education services
Roger Rosenthal of the Migrant Legal Action Program explains that ELLs have a legal right to both special education and ELL services.
What are the laws regarding financial aid for undocumented students?
Rogers discusses the state and federal laws that impact undocumented students who are apply to college.