Why Do English Learners Struggle With Reading?: Distinguishing Language Acquisition From Learning Disabilities

Make the right instructional and eligibility decisions to help your English Learners!

Do your students′ reading difficulties reflect language acquisition issues or a learning disability? Now in an updated second edition, this essential guide helps educators make informed choices about strategies and services to support English Learners, and includes:

• Nine common misconceptions that can lead to wrongful placement of students in Special Education
• A new chapter on evidence-based practices for success in teaching reading to students learning English
• Appropriate techniques to use when assessing students for special education
• Expanded coverage of Response to Intervention to include a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS)

Author: John J. Hoover, Leonard M. Baca, Janette Kettmann Klingner
Publisher: Corwin Publishers
Published: 04/21/2016
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781506326498
ISBN10: 1506326498
BISAC Categories:
- Education | Teaching | Subjects | Reading & Phonics
- Education | Bilingual Education
- Education | Special Education | General

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