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How Initial Word Reading and Language Skills Affect Reading Comprehension Outcomes for Students With Reading Difficulties
Content type: Journal Article
This study examined how differences in listening comprehension and word reading at the beginning of the school year influence changes in reading comprehension for English learners (ELs) with significant reading difficulties compared to non-ELs with...
Filling an Information Gap in Preschool MTSS and RTI Decision Making
Content type: Journal Article
A tenet of multitiered systems of support and response to intervention (MTSS-RTI) is that lack of response to instructional intervention is explained by classroom experiences and behaviors given opportunities to learn. We investigated the potential of...
Can Difficulties in Language Acquisition and Specific Learning Disabilities Be Separated Among English Learners?
Content type: Journal Article
This study investigated the prevalence of latent classes at risk for reading or math disabilities in elementary-age children whose first language is Spanish. To this end, children ( N = 394) in Grades 1, 2, and 3 were administered a battery of vocabulary...
Developing Relationships With Immigrant Families: Learning by Asking the Right Questions
Content type: Journal Article
The influence of family-professional partnerships on positive student outcomes is well documented. These relationships are especially important among immigrant families in the U.S., as they may likely be unfamiliar with special education procedures, rights...
Critical Consciousness in Decision-Making: A Model for Educational Planning and Instruction With Bilingual/Multilingual Students with Disabilities
Content type: Journal Article
"Was dual language immersion the best choice for my student, Fanny, if she is still not prepared for middle school? " Ms. Suárez’s reflection depicts common issues faced by parents, teachers, and administrators who must decide what type of services will be...
Inclusive Practices in Special Education: Language and Literacies
Content type: Journal Article
With a growing population of emergent bilingual learners in the United States, we are seeing more emergent bilinguals qualifying for special education services. Special education teachers must be prepared to meet the linguistic needs of their students in...
Disproportionality in Special Education Identification and Placement of English Language Learners
Content type: Journal Article
This study explored the extent of disproportionality in the identification and placement of culturally and linguistically diverse students identified as English language learners in special education. Descriptive statistics and regression analyses examined...