Research Questions Literature Variables Actions Measurement Analysis

1. What can school McCall-Perez, Z. (2000). Course Placement Making sure to check in Surveys (pre and Post) Coding
counselors do to help The Counselor as with students for Focus groups Grades (before and
English Language Advocate for English Student advising understanding after)
Learners succeed? Ex: Language Learners: An
Increase student Action Research Administer surveys
confidence levels Approach. Professional Post High School
School Counseling, 4(1). choices Look at current grades
Retrieved December 1,
2017. Allow students in focus
group to provide
feedback

Cook, A. L., Perusse, R., Acculturation issues

& Rojas, E. D. (2015).
Promoting College
Access Among Latina/o Attitudinal Barriers
English Language
Learners: Implications
for Professional School
Counselors . Journal of
School Counseling,
13(18). Retrieved
December 1, 2017.

2. How qualified are Cook, A. L. (2015). Promoting Literacy Support Counselors Interviews Triangulation
school counselors to Building Connections to with the necessary tools
fulfill the needs of Literacy Learning to help ELL students
English Language among English Social Emotional effectively.
Learners? Language Learners: Learning
Exploring the Role of PD for Counselors that
School Counselors. work with ELL students
Journal of School Collaboration
Counseling, 13(9). Conduct interviews with
Retrieved December 1, counselors
2017.
 Measurement Select at least 3 categories
Interview questions: For Counselors
Do you know which courses are designed for intermediate and advanced English Language Learners? Give possible examples.
Do you feel that you are provided with enough support to advise ELL students? Why or why not?
How comfortable are you with advising ELL’s?
Are there any PD meetings on strategies to use when advising ELL’? If so, how often and are they helpful?
Who can you reach out to when extra support is needed to advise ELL’s?

Survey questions: For students in focus groups

Pre and Post:
1.Counselors provide me with help when needed.
a. I Strongly Agree
b. I Agree
c. I’m Neutral
d. I Disagree
e. I Strongly Disagree
2. I am comfortable with asking School Counselors for help.
a. I Strongly Agree
b. I Agree
c. I’m Neutral
d. I Disagree
e. I Strongly Disagree
3. I have a hard time learning when I am being taught in English.
a. I Strongly Agree
b. I Agree
c. I’m Neutral
d. I Disagree
e. I Strongly Disagree
4. It would help if I were taught in Spanish and English.
a. I Strongly Agree
b. I Agree
c. I’m Neutral
d. I Disagree
e. I Strongly Disagree
5. It is easier for me to learn when I am given examples or pictures to look at.
a. I Strongly Agree
b. I Agree
c. I’m Neutral
d. I Disagree
e. I Strongly Disagree
6. I am comfortable with asking my classmates for help.
a. I Strongly Agree
b. I Agree
c. I’m Neutral
d. I Disagree
e. I Strongly Disagree
7. I am happy with my current grades.
a. I Strongly Agree
b. I Agree
c. I’m Neutral
d. I Disagree
e. I Strongly Disagree

Reflection and Journal analysis

1. What were some differences noted in the pre-and post surveys that were given to the students?
2. Were the students in the focus groups given enough time to provide feedback?
3. Are the school counselors using the strategies that are most beneficial for ELL student success?
4. Are school counselors requesting additional support when needed?
5. Were there any student grades impacted (increase or decrease)?
6. Do the students seem more confident in themselves?
7. Do the counselors seem more confident in themselves?
8. Are coordinators and administrators more cognizant of ELL student needs?