Migrant Farm Workers Case Study

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Children of migrant farm workers move frequently with their families because migrant worker families must go where there are jobs available, and they receive lower pay for their labor. Poverty, and possible unavailable transportation to and from schools, along with the lack of parental education may also impact a child’s school attendance and academic learning. Federal Law allows children of migrant workers the attendance to acquire an equal academic public school education. In order for Manuel to get help, the staff team seems to want to identify him as “handicap”, and in order to do so, he cannot have difficulties in linguistic or cultural differences, or environmental conditions that establish a “handicap”. Manuel seems to meet both of the exclusions, and this can violate the law if he is placed in special education. …show more content…

However, the team staff is trying to bypass Federal laws because of the schools limited resources to help Manuel without seeking alternatives first. For example, Mr. Singleton seems sure he can help Manuel but only if Manuel is labeled as “handicap” and this type of identification may prepare Manuel for the academic assistance that Mr. Singleton thinks Manuel needs. However, Manuel seems to have comprehension difficulties that may need the assistance of an ESE teacher either one-on- or in a smaller group to help Manuel achieve academic success. The only resource the school has is Mr. Singleton in the resource room, and the only way Manuel can get this assistance is to be identified or possibly