National Symposium on Learning Disabilities in English Language Learners, Washington, D.C., October 14-15, 2003: Workshop Summary

2003 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
National Symposium ◽  
Workshop Summary

scholarly journals Prereferral Process with Latino English Language Learners with Specific Learning Disabilities: Perceptions of English-as-a-Second-Language Teachers

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Ferlis ◽  
Yaoying Xu
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
English Language Learners ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Specific Learning Disabilities ◽  
Esl Teachers ◽  
Latino English Language Learners ◽  
Latino Ells ◽  
Specific Learning

This study explored perceptions of English-as-a-second-language (ESL) teachers on the prereferral process for Latino English language learners (ELLs). Using Colaizzi’s (1978) phenomenological approach, qualitative data were collected through interviews with four ESL teachers. Analyses of the data indicated that the ESL teachers used research-based interventions and progress-monitoring in the prereferral process with Latino ELLs. Data analysis also indicated negative participant perceptions of parental and school-level influence on the identification process.  Key concerns about the identification of Latino ELLs with specific learning disabilities (SLD) are presented, raising questions about current practices in school districts with small ELL populations.

Promises and Cautions regarding Using Response to Intervention with English Language Learners

2007 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane Haager
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
English Language Learners ◽  
Response To Intervention ◽  
Reading Instruction ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Key Points

This article provides a commentary on issues regarding the use of response to intervention (RTI) with English language learners (ELLs). The commentary draws on current literature on reading instruction, ELLs, RTI, and students with learning disabilities and highlights key points from the articles in this special issue. The discussion includes future directions for research.

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