1. CDMS Model Case Study of Jesus Gonzalez
CASE SUMMARY (optional)
Trigger Event:
Mrs. Kniffen surprised by Jesus angry loud comment to his father “speak to me in English”

2. RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM(S):
1. There appears to be a lack of consistent and well-established communication between school and Gonzalez family. 2. Jesus current academic plan is not benefitting him. 3. School lacks the background familiarity and strategies to work with culturally diverse families. 4. There appears to be lack of family services which school can refer Jesus’ family for further assistance.

3. REFAME THE PROBLEM(S):
Jesus’ Parents: Place high value on education; proud of their Mexican roots, language, and culture; afraid of exposure to negative influences at American school
Jesus: struggles with his identity between school and home; wants to be accepted by his peers
Mrs. Kniffen: Believes school providing adequately for Jesus’ academic needs, and that problems stem from Jesus immaturity.
COMMON THREAD: All want Jesus (including himself) want to succeed academically and/or socially in school.

4. SEARCH FOR ALTERNATIVES (GOALS):
1. Improve communication between Jesus’ school and family. 2. Redesign Jesus’ academic plan to better fit his needs. 3. Prepare school staff with effective strategies to work with students of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. 4. Establish linkages with Community Services.

5. ACTION PLAN
Goal #1: Improve Communication between school and family [This Plan looks like a table with four columns that your group will need to address: (1) ACTIVITY, REFERRAL, RESOURCE, STRATEGY, (2) PERSON RESPONSIBLE, (3) EVALUATION CRITERIA, and (4) TIME LINE. The plan should contain concrete strategies, and have variety of persons responsible, appropriate criteria to evaluate progress, and realistic time frame]

6. ACTION PLAN for GOAL #1
Strategy 1: Provide case manager who is bilingual in English and Spanish Person Responsible: Principal Evaluation Criteria: Report by case manager and follow up meeting with parents Time line: 3 months

7. ACTION PLAN for GOAL #1
Strategy 2: Home visits to Jesus’ home Person Responsible: Principal and Mrs. Kniffen with Case Manager Evaluation Criteria: Observation notes Time line: by end of academic year.

8. ACTION PLAN for GOAL #1
Strategy 3: (Now you think of a strategy…) Person Responsible: Evaluation Criteria: Time line:

9. ACTION PLAN for GOAL #1
Strategy 4: (Now you think of a strategy…) Person Responsible: Evaluation Criteria: Time line:

10. REFERENCES:
Hartman, C. (2006). Students on the move. Educational Leadership, 63(5), Salend, S.J. (2008). Creating inclusive classrooms: Effective and reflective practices (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River: NJ: Merill/Prentice Hall. Soto, L.D. (Ed.). (2008). Making a difference in the lives of bilingual/bicultural Children. New York, NY: Peter Lang. Whittaker, C.R., Salend, S.J., & Gutierrez, M.B. (1997). “Voices from the fields”: Including migrant farmworkers in the curriculum. Reading Teacher, 50(6),

11. One more reminder…
Each group member needs to submit at least a one- page reflection on how this case study connects with their chosen community engagement. This report is not needed as part of your group presentation.
The report should have a meaningful application to include any of the following themes: race, language, socio-economic levels, gender, sexual orientation, and/or religious groups.
Submit your report onto Campus Portal Coursework in the “Case Study Analysis” section (bottom of webpage)