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Evaluating an ELL student is a very collaborative and in-depth process. The SPED team should work collaboratively with the ELD teacher to gain an understanding of the student's current English proficiency. Start by following the guidance outlined in the Pre-referral Considerations document. This exploration should be part of the RtI process. After gaining a thorough understanding of the student's English proficiency (e.g., thorough family interview, session to session data, ACCESS scores, etc) the team should make a collaborative assessment plan. In the majority of cases, teams will begin to start with evaluating language (speech if a concern) first in English using formal and informal measures including gather a speech and language sample. A contrastive analysis would be conducted to determine if the speech and/or language errors are developmental, due to the influence of the native language or atypical errors. After the speech language evaluation and contrastive analysis has been conducted the team would come back together to determine as a team (including the ELD teacher) next steps. If the language scores from the English evaluation are within normal limits or if the errors are developmental or due to the influence of the first language then testing in the second language is not necessary. If the majority of the errors are atypical then it would be appropriate to consult with your lead to determine next steps. If deemed necessary the team would contact their Sped Coordinator to determine the process for accessing an interpreter.
ELD Consult Request Form - access support from ELD, Speech and Mental Health
ELD Special Education Evaluation Process (candyland chart)
Conducting a Contrastive Analysis SLP/ELD Presentation 10/21/20
World Language Library from Bilinguistics
Bilinguistics Language Difference or Disorder Resources (available on Google Classroom)
ASHA Language Difference vs Language Disorder KEY ISSUES
ASHA guidance for ELL students with speech sound errors
Language Transfer Issues for ELL primarily Vietnamese
What’s the Difference Between a Speech Impairment and a Language Disorder?
Phonemic Inventories and Cultural and Linguistic Information Across Languages
Language Difference vs. Language Disorder: Assessment & Intervention Strategies for SLPs Working with Bilingual Children
Ruling Out Low Language Experience
Writing about a Dynamic Assessment and Dynamic Assessment Protocol
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