Learning Challenges
There are many shared characteristics between ELLs and students with LDs [Learning Disabilities], including weak oral language skills, poor motivation, and low self-esteem (Ortiz et al., 2006, as cited in Duquette and Land, 2014).
There are many shared characteristics between ELLs and students with LDs [Learning Disabilities], including weak oral language skills, poor motivation, and low self-esteem (Ortiz et al., 2006, as cited in Duquette and Land, 2014).
Further, they often lead to ELLs being “misdiagnosed” with LDs and disproportionately represented in special education programs (Linan-Thompson, Vaughn, Prater, & Cirino, 2006, as cited in Duquette and Land, 2014).
Further, they often lead to ELLs being “misdiagnosed” with LDs and disproportionately represented in special education programs (Linan-Thompson, Vaughn, Prater, & Cirino, 2006, as cited in Duquette and Land, 2014).
resources to help teachers discern when ells have additional learning challenges and how to provide support
resources to help teachers discern when ells have additional learning challenges and how to provide support
Complex English Language Learners: A Tool to Support School Learning Teams (Calgary Board of Education)
Complex English Language Learners: A Tool to Support School Learning Teams (Calgary Board of Education)
When it might be more than English Language acquisition…
http://teachingrefugees.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/CELLS-February-2015.pdf
Differentiated Instruction: Working with ESL Students Webinar (with Carla Fisher) - ERLC
Differentiated Instruction: Working with ESL Students Webinar (with Carla Fisher) - ERLC
http://www.engagingalllearners.ca/ip/supporting-ell/differentiated_instruction.php
How to Differentiate and Support ELLs with a Learning Difficulty
How to Differentiate and Support ELLs with a Learning Difficulty
https://www.ldatschool.ca/literacy/language-acquisition-difficulty-or-learning-disability/
Webcast: http://www.colorincolorado.org/webcast/english-language-learners-learning-disabilities
WIDA_Focus on ELLs with Disabilities.pdfWhat every administrator should know-separating difference from disability.pdfAccording to the [Ontario] Ministry of Education (2008), “Students should not be assessed as having learning disabilities on the basis of performance or behaviours that reflect a process of language acquisition or acculturation, or a lack of prior opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills being tested”.
According to the [Ontario] Ministry of Education (2008), “Students should not be assessed as having learning disabilities on the basis of performance or behaviours that reflect a process of language acquisition or acculturation, or a lack of prior opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills being tested”.