Date
Spring 2014
Document Type
Poster Session
Department
Social Work
Advisor
Vincent Faherty, DSW, MBA
Keywords
secondary education, english language learner, portland
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to identify the demographic characteristics of English Language Learner (ELL) students who successfully complete secondary education in the Portland Public Schools. The first phase of this project involves identifying ELL educators and staff to participate in interviews about this demographic and the curriculum used. This information is analyzed using Qualitative Data Analysis(QDA) to determine if there are any similar concepts or themes in the information gathered. The school and home environment and prior education experience were examined. Additionally, protective factors in the school or community were explored to see these factors made on the academic success of students. Identifying patterns of success allows us to gain some understanding of how to best accommodate the growing number of ELL students in the community.
Start Date
April 2014
Recommended Citation
Hynes, Victoria A., "A Qualitative Study of English Language Learners in the Portland Public Schools" (2014). Thinking Matters Symposium Archive. 12.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/thinking_matters/12
