Why Do English Language Learners Struggle with Reading? Distinguishing Language Acquisition from Learning Disabilities

Name: Why Do English Language Learners Struggle with Reading? Distinguishing Language Acquisition from Learning Disabilities
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ISBN: 9781412941471

ISBN-10: 1412941474

ISBN-13: 9781412941471

Edition: 2008

Authors: John J. Hoover, Janette K. Klingner, Leonard M. Baca

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This book provides research-proven methods for distinguishing between language learning difficulties and learning disabilities among English Language Learners. Helping educators meet NCLB requirements for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), this how-to resource discusses changes to the reauthorization of the IDEA 2004 and provides guidelines for applying: Assessment techniques to identify learning disabilities and measure proficiency in English as a Second Language Response to Intervention (RTI) in instruction Prereferral intervention with English Language Learners to reduce inappropriate referrals to special education

Book details

List price: $28.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Corwin Press
Publication date: 3/20/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 152
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English



Acknowledgments


About the Editors/Authors


Introduction and Overview of Chapters



Distinguishing Between Language Acquisition and Learning Disabilities Among English Language Learners: Background Information




Misconceptions About the Second Language Acquisition Process




Response to Intervention Models and English Language Learners




Helping Classroom Reading Teachers Distinguish Between Language Acquisition and Learning Disabilities




Data-Driven Decision Making in a Multi-Tiered Model




Considerations When Assessing ELLs for Special Education




Conclusion: Putting the Pieces Together



References


Index