4/22-Intervention for ELLs with Language Impairment: Foundational Principles Flashcards
What is available for students when RtI has been found to be insufficient to meet their learning needs?
a range of options
What do available options depend upon?
they depend greatly upon the particular school district and what state it is in.
You have to find out what your particular school district offers
What is the first option after RtI has proven to be insufficient?
Consultative, collaborative service provision in which ELL students remains in the general education classroom and the teacher receives assistance from special education personnel, ESL teachers, and/or bilingual staff members.
What is the 2nd option after RtI has proven to be insufficient?
- Pull-out services in English (or ideally, bilingual tx) conducted 1-2x a week in a specialist’s room
- usually group, but could be individual
What is the 3rd option after RtI has proven to be insufficient?
Placement in regular bilingual education or Sheltered English classroom with support from special education
What is the 4th option after RtI has proven to be insufficient?
Monolingual English special education classroom (hopefully with primary language support using a bilingual teacher, tutor, etc.)
What is the 5th option after RtI has proven to be insufficient?
Bilingual special education classroom
It is important to think_______.
Flexibly
What do we always have to keep in mind?
the possibility of poverty
In Elk Grove Unified describe the student demographics
Children from 80-90 different language groups were represented
many from low-income homes
In terms of legal considerations, what does IDEA say about students who speak more than one language?
they must be assessed in both the primary (first) language (L1) and English
To be diagnosed with a LI, what must the child show?
delays in BOTH the primary language and English in order to be diagnosed as having a language impairment
ELL student–True LI if difficulties in learning are in BOTH languages
is a student with age-appropriate L1 skills and low scores in English a candidate for special education?
NO!
What must we make teachers and administrators aware of?
the difference between a student with typical underlying language learning ability who needs more time and exposure to English (non special education) and the student who is truly LI (qualifies for special education).
What % of the population are ELL students?
ELLs make up about 11% of U.S. students
Because there is an increased focus on diverse students in our schools, what did the No Child Left Behind Act focus on?
Strong emphasis on achievement for low-income, diverse, ELL students
What does No Child Left Behind say?
- students with disabilities must participate in state accountability systems for reading and math in grades 3-8
- accommodations are allowed
- schools must show adequate annual progress toward all students being proficient in math and reading or face penalties
What does IDEA state about local education agencies?
local education agencies are allowed to eliminate the IQ achievement discrepancy gap that formerly was mandated in order to qualify students for many special education services
What is there a greater emphasis on because of IDEA?
a greater emphasis on pre-referral services
What may schools now use more funds for?
early intervention
What is there a special focus on (in the schools) because of IDEA?
on children in K-3 who don’t technically qualify for special education but who need additional support –ELLs too
What else is there a special focus on other than K-3 & ELLs?
on children who are having difficulty developing their basic reading skills, especially in the early grades
What does the law emphasize about a particular group of students (e.g., ELL students) if they are overrepresented in special education?
states will be required to provided coordinated, comprehensive, early intervention programs for these students