Honor the culture of the students. Listen to their perspectives and respect their values. Integrate some or many cultural aspects into the classroom. 

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Good et al. suggest 9 actions to improve the achievement of Hispanic ELL students. 

Recommendations to Improve the Academic Gap for ELL Students 

Good, M. E., Masewicz, S., & Vogel, L. (2010). Latino English Language Learners: Bridging Achievement and Cultural Gaps Between Schools and Families. Journal of Latinos and Education, 9(4), 321–339. https://doi.org/10.1080/15348431.2010.491048

 Latino English Language Learners: Bridging Achievement and Cultural Gaps Between Schools and Families

Good et al. suggest a district-wide systemic action plan that provides resources for: 
 
- language acquisition
- content knowledge
- cultural needs 


1.District-Wide Plan to Improve ELL Achievement 

Find, hire, and retain high quality bi-lingual teachers and staff to bridge the language gap. 


2.Hire Bi-lingual Teachers to Improve ELL Achievement

Provide quality multiculturalism professional development opportunities for teachers so they can be more cultural aware of ELL students. 



3.Multiculturalism & ELL Teach Training to Improve ELL Achievement 

Make sure all the schools are in constant collaboration to improve ELL programming and enhance best practices. 


4.Develop ELL Programs District Wide

5.Respect the Heritage to Improve ELL Achievement

Provide access to academic advising and resources, and psychological support for transitional challenges for the whole family if necessary. 

6.Provide Support for Students & Families to Improve  ELL Achievement 

Create opportunities for parents to engage in conversations with teachers and administrators  and provide feedback, ask questions, or express concerns. 


7.Give Parents a Voice to Improve ELL Achievement

Seek perspectives and feedback from outside sources to improves ELL programming. 


8.Outside Facilitation to Improve ELL Achievement 

Good et al. suggest expanding this qualitative study to include the perspectives of students and principals. This would adhere to the principals of Critical Theory as it is important to include as many perspectives as possible to inform a reasonable conclusion. 

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