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Representation Of English Language Learners In Special Education: An Overview, Rachel M. Morley
Representation Of English Language Learners In Special Education: An Overview, Rachel M. Morley
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
Possible misrepresentation of English Language Learners (ELLs) in special education is a concern for many school districts across the U.S. This paper discusses language and cultural factors that affect assessment and classification of ELL students, focusing on classifications of Learning Disability (LD) and Mental Retardation (MR). Empirical studies and review articles regarding representation of ELLs in special education are summarized. Methods of avoiding inappropriate placement are presented, and implications for school psychologists are discussed.
Cognitive Assessment Of School Age Spanish Speaking English Language Learners, Casey Johnson
Cognitive Assessment Of School Age Spanish Speaking English Language Learners, Casey Johnson
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
The number of students who speak a language other that English in schools across the U.S. is rapidly increasing. The Spanish speaking student population, in particular, has grown considerably in recent years. One way to examine the extent of this growth is to consider demographic data at the national and state levels.