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For >some reason, my district would rather deny the child ESL >services rather than use the ELL cluster class as one of >the inclusion classes. Seems like the best solution to me, >but i don't make the decisions.

Well, my job right now is negotiating schedules for next year with principals, department heads, and teachers. I could see all of those stakeholders blowing a gasket it I suggest that a class have nearly 30% IEP students AND a bunch of ELLs. Imagine teaching an English class with about 60% of the students (30-35 students) special needs either with an IEP or with ELL needs. It would be... difficult, and it might not be the best educational environment for anyone.

There may be a resource teacher in the room, and maybe even an aide, but with that many high-need students, I have to believe that the non-ELL, non-sped students would get ignored, and neither of the special populations would get enough help.

Again, I'm not sure if there is a la...See More


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