English Language Learners And Special Education

English Language Learners In Special Education Peggy McLeod, Ed.D DMP Associates AIR, October 2 0 0 4

English Language Learners In Special Education ,[object Object]

Who Are English Language Learners? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Each state has definition of LEP – but not consistent across states.

There are over 5.5 million limited English proficient students in the United States LEP Students

Who Are ELL Students? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Is There a Disproportionate Representation of ELLs in Special Education?

Disproportionality ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

English Language Learners with Disabilities ,[object Object],[object Object]

Is The Issue Disproportionality or Inappropriate Placements?

First, what can we do before referring?

Improve General Education: Teacher Training ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Improve General Education: Strategies ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Prereferral Strategies* ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Classify English Language Learners For Evaluation Purposes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Why is LEP Status Important? ,[object Object]

How Do You Determine LEP Status? ,[object Object],[object Object]

Evaluation of Language When is it necessary to evaluate language or languages? When the suspected disability has language component.

Next Steps ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Next Steps (cont.) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What Should the IEP Team Do First? ,[object Object],[object Object]

For What Categories Should An Evaluation of Language Be Conducted? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

For Which Categories Is It Not Necessary to Evaluate Language? * ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Why Determine Suspected Disability For LEP Students? ,[object Object],[object Object]

Suggested Strategies for Evaluation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Suggested Strategies for Evaluation (cont.) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Evaluation Issues ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Training Special Education Personnel to Work with Interpreters ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Planning for Special Education and Related Services ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Delivery of Special Education and Related Services ,[object Object],[object Object]

What Else Can You Do? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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