Monday, March 30, 2009

Topic:
How do the evaluation standards set for minority non-English speaking students in comparison to minority English speaking students have an impact on their success? What is the success rate of minorities that have come to this country having already experienced the education systems of their native countries, versus the success rate of minorities that have solely been educated in the United States?

Interview Questions:
-What are the racial demographics within the school? (students, teachers)
-What types of tests are administered OR how are incoming non-English speaking students evaluated?
-Are there differences in class schedules between minority non-English speaking and minority English speaking students? What might these differences be?
-An overview of the ESL program /Are there sufficient resources for non-English speaking programs? (ESL)
-How is the progress of minority non-English speaking students monitored?
-Do these students become involved in activities with non-English speaking students? /How many minority non-English and minority English speaking students participate in extracurricular activities? (academic, sports)
-How involved are the parents of these students in supporting their educational growth? /How involved are the parents of these students in supporting their extracurricular activities?
-What is transfer rate of non-English speaking students to and from bi-lingual schools? Reasons for transfer on part of students and/or teachers.
-What is this success rate of students that have entered school as minority non-English speaking?
-What is the success rate of minority English speaking students?
-Comparison charts of classes and activities that minority non-English speaking students and minority English speaking students are enrolled in.

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