Understanding the challenges of English Language Learners and increasing college-going culture: Suggestions for school counselors

Authors

Carolina P. Perez
Stephaney Morrison, Fairfield UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2016

Abstract

English language learners (ELLs) represent a growing population in the U.S. K– 12 system. Research has shown that these students face many challenges that affect their trajectory to college. The challenges include, but are not limited to, issues related to academics, socioeconomic status, parental involvement, and socio-emotional strains. This article explores the many obstacles ELLs face that affect their college/career access and attainment and provides suggestions for school counselors working with ELLs to increase their college-going culture.

Comments

Copyright 2016 American Counseling Association

Note: This paper is part of the annual VISTAS project sponsored by the American Counseling Association. Find more information on the project at: http://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/vistas

Publication Title

Ideas and Research You Can Use: VISTAS

Repository Citation

Perez, Carolina P. and Morrison, Stephaney, "Understanding the challenges of English Language Learners and increasing college-going culture: Suggestions for school counselors" (2016). School of Education and Human Development Faculty Publications. 174.
https://digitalcommons.fairfield.edu/education-facultypubs/174

Published Citation

Perez, Carolina P., and Stephaney S. Morrison. "Understanding the challenges of English Language Learners and increasing college-going culture: Suggestions for school counselors." Ideas and Research You Can Use: VISTAS,(18) (2016): 1-12.