This document discusses challenges that English Language Learner (ELL) students with learning disabilities face in the classroom. It is important to properly assess whether a student struggling is due to second language acquisition or an actual learning disability. Assessment should be conducted in the student's strongest language. Effective teaching strategies for ELL students with learning disabilities include collaboration between teachers, research-based practices, parental involvement, and addressing the student's sociocultural, linguistic, academic and cognitive needs. More research is still needed to improve assessment and support for teachers working with this student population.