Bilingual Special Education Colorín Colorado
What does special education look like in bilingual education programs? What does research say about learning two languages if you have a disability? Learn more from the resources below. This resource section was made possible through our partnership with the National Education Association. Additional support was provided by the American Federation of Teachers. Sister site top Reading Rockets, is a bilingual site for educators and families of English Language learners.
It focuses on research-based and best-practice information about teaching reading to English language learners (ELLs). How Many Students are Both Disabled and Bilingual? Based on 1980 Census and Immigration and Naturalization Services records, it is estimated that there are 79 million school-age language minority children in the United States. This bilingual population is distributed throughout the United States with heavier concentrations in the southwest and northeast. The highest concentration is in the large urban areas. Considering the overall population with limited English proficiency (LEP) in the United States, a critical question for bilingual special educators is how many of these students also have disabilities.
According to the U.S. Office of Special Education, an estimated 948,000 children may both be linguistically different and have disabilities—a substantial population who could benefit from bilingual special education services. Although over-representation is an issue in some school districts, a new problem of under-representation has also emerged in some areas (Ovando & Collier, 1985) because many LEP students with disabilities are being placed in... Developers of bilingual special education programs need to weigh three factors for each student: degree of disability; level of language proficiency in both English and the primary language; and intellectual capacity. The student's placement on each of these three continuums will determine the nature of instruction and the educational placement. The bilingual site ¡Colorin Colorado!
, for families and educators of English language learners, is a rich resource from the PBS station WETA in Washington, D. C. The site is filled with useful information, strategies, activities, and resources, whether for the ESL teacher or a content area teacher with one or two English learners in class. Although many of the activities have been designed for children in PreK-3, most can be adapted for children in upper elementary, middle school, and high school, including the Reading Tip Sheets for Educators. And while information was developed with Spanish-speaking students in mind, many strategies are applicable to all students, no matter what their primary language. The Educators’ Section, a collaboration between WETA’s Reading Rockets and the American Federation of Teachers, shares the exciting but sometimes difficult challenge of teaching English, literacy skills, and academic content.
The site also offers Hispanic heritage booklists organized by topic and genre, that focus on the experiences of Latinos and Latin American youth for grades 4-12. Main areas in the educator section include: Learn more about how schools and families can collaborate to ensure that ELLs, including those with special needs, have the appropriate support and services to meet their unique needs. For teachers who work with English Language Learners (ELLs), ensuring that students have the appropriate support and services to meet their unique needs can be a big challenge. We've created an in-depth resource section featuring recommendations and resources to help educators, administrators, and families to work together around this complex topic. This project was made possible through our partnership with the National Education Association.
Additional support was provided by our founding partner, the American Federation of Teachers. Why do ELLs tend to be under- or over-identified for special education? What are the myths and misconceptions that result in these trends? Being bilingual has lots of great benefits for children and adults. Bilingual and dual-language programs are one way to help children become bilingual or to maintain their languages. Learn more from the resources below.
This week, Shanna and Fuzz explore the invaluable resources available on Colorin Colorado, a website dedicated to supporting English learners in the classroom. They highlight the site's wealth of tools designed for teachers, parents, and administrators, making it easier to meet the diverse needs of students learning English. Listeners will learn about key features such as grade-level support, bilingual resources for families, and a comprehensive resource library filled with books, articles, and videos. Shanna emphasizes the importance of these tools for fostering an inclusive learning environment, especially for new teachers or those welcoming English learners into their classrooms. Tune in for practical insights and tips on effectively utilizing Colorin Colorado to enhance student learning and engagement. Tech Tools for Teachers is part of the Education Podcast Network.
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What Does Special Education Look Like In Bilingual Education Programs?
What does special education look like in bilingual education programs? What does research say about learning two languages if you have a disability? Learn more from the resources below. This resource section was made possible through our partnership with the National Education Association. Additional support was provided by the American Federation of Teachers. Sister site top Reading Rockets, is a...
It Focuses On Research-based And Best-practice Information About Teaching Reading
It focuses on research-based and best-practice information about teaching reading to English language learners (ELLs). How Many Students are Both Disabled and Bilingual? Based on 1980 Census and Immigration and Naturalization Services records, it is estimated that there are 79 million school-age language minority children in the United States. This bilingual population is distributed throughout th...
According To The U.S. Office Of Special Education, An Estimated
According to the U.S. Office of Special Education, an estimated 948,000 children may both be linguistically different and have disabilities—a substantial population who could benefit from bilingual special education services. Although over-representation is an issue in some school districts, a new problem of under-representation has also emerged in some areas (Ovando & Collier, 1985) because many ...
, For Families And Educators Of English Language Learners, Is
, for families and educators of English language learners, is a rich resource from the PBS station WETA in Washington, D. C. The site is filled with useful information, strategies, activities, and resources, whether for the ESL teacher or a content area teacher with one or two English learners in class. Although many of the activities have been designed for children in PreK-3, most can be adapted ...
The Site Also Offers Hispanic Heritage Booklists Organized By Topic
The site also offers Hispanic heritage booklists organized by topic and genre, that focus on the experiences of Latinos and Latin American youth for grades 4-12. Main areas in the educator section include: Learn more about how schools and families can collaborate to ensure that ELLs, including those with special needs, have the appropriate support and services to meet their unique needs. For teach...
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