English Learners with Disabilities
“The limits of my language are the limits of my world."
~ Ludwig Wittgenstein
Embedded Files
VDOE's Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC)
Unlocking Multilingual Learners' Potential Community of Practice
August 18, 2026 Virtual Meeting recording
Additional Resources:
Chapter 1: Student Assets Video (WIDA)
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Chapter 2: Collaborative Practices Video (WIDA)
Scroll down - first video on the right.
Featured Resources - Released in 2026
Language Instruction Educational Programs (LIEP) Learning Series
Updated Data: English Learner Enrollment in LIEP (Video Overview)
Noteworthy 2025 Resource
Instruction and Collaboration to Support Multilingual Learners with Disabilities Webinar
Understanding Multilingual Learner Typologies
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English Learners (ELs), also referred to as ELLs, Emergent Bilinguals, or Multilingual Learners, are one of the fastest-growing student groups in U.S. classrooms, with approximately 5.2 million students enrolled nationwide (Najarro, 2024). Some of these students also have disabilities, creating unique learning needs that require thoughtful, collaborative support.
This page offers evidence-based tools and resources to help educators, families, and schools better understand, identify, and support English Learners with disabilities using the most current data and proven best practices.
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For more information, please contact Dana McCaleb, Kitty Wade, or Julie Monday.
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