An English Learner (EL) is a student who strives to master a language other than their native language or a language other than English. A student’s EL status persists until they can demonstrate proficiency in English, including the ability to listen, speak, read, or write English, and succeed in a classroom setting that provides language instruction (Agung et al., 2020). As a diverse group, ELs contribute a wealth of linguistic and cultural resources to the schools they attend. Despite these advantages, ELs still face major inequalities in academic performance and access to opportunities in our schools compared to their non-EL counterparts. Behavior or mood disorder (EBD) is defined as behavior or mood at school that deviates significantly from generally accepted age-appropriate, racial, or cultural norms, thereby affecting their ability to function in self-care, social interaction, personal adjustment, academic growth, classroom behavior, or workplace adjustment ( Lehr, 2017). EBD persisted despite tailored measures, including providing feedback to individuals, consulting parents or families, and/or changing educational settings. It is not just a temporary, expected response to a stressor in a child or adolescent’s environment. continue…