Professional Development Paper: This paper is to assist in developing their professional understanding on a topic. The person will write a 6 page paper on the topic, citing at least 6 resources from courses or outside sources using APA style. The topic is working with marginalized populations such as immigrants/refugees in public school settings. The goal is for the person to develop a level of expertise in the chosen topic so it can be served as a resource to their future school community. Identify the Topic/Issue Define the topic/issue and why it is important to learn more about both personally and for schools. Describe the prevalence of the topic/issue. How many students are impacted by the issue? Provide statistics. Please choose to report on data state-wide and school wide ( Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire, IL) Historical and Current Approaches to the Topic/Issue Provide an overview of approaches and strategies used to address the topic/issue up until now. What has positive effects have these approaches resulted in? What has negative effects have these approaches resulted in? Recommendations Based on your research, what are your general recommendations to address the topic/issue more effectively? Identify at least 3-5 concrete strategies, steps, or tips that could be applied immediately by either staff or families to effectively address the topic/issue. Integration Your paper should cite relevant research (minimum 5 sources, cited using APA 7th Ed). Include a reflection of what you learned in this assignment. How did it prepare you to be a resource for your future school community?