Is the programming for ELLs effective?
Debbie lays out the foundational questions that need to be asked when looking at whether ELLs are getting the services they need.
IDEA: An Overview
Debbie provides an overview of the IDEA legislation and its intent in identifying and serving kids with disabilities. See the complete interview with Debbie Zacarian in our Meet the Experts section.
Over- and under-identification of ELLs with disabilities
Dr. Debbie Zacarian describes why the appropriate identification of ELLs with disabilities is so challenging to get right.
Language vs. disability: Why are students struggling?
Debbie describes some of the questions that it is helpful to ask when looking at why a student is struggling.
See the complete interview with Debbie Zacarian in our Meet the Experts section.
Important data to collect about ELLs in special education
Debbie describes the kinds of data that are important to collect regarding dually-identified students. See the complete interview with Debbie Zacarian in our Meet the Experts section.
Student scenario: Li's parents
Continuing her student scenario, Debbie talks about the impact that engaging parents can have on making sure students get the support they need.
Learning more from ELL families on student background
Debbie describes some questions that it might be helpful to ask a family when determining how to best meet a student's needs.
What makes RTI effective or ineffective with ELLs
Debbie talks about the difference between RTI programs that work for ELLs and programs that don't. See the complete interview with Debbie Zacarian in our Meet the Experts section.
Why a team approach matters for serving ELLs in special education
Debbie discusses the importance of collaboration among teachers with different perspectives when supporting ELLs with disabilities.
What an ESL teacher can contribute to special education team
Debbie describes the important role that ESL teachers play regarding the identification and instruction of ELLs with disabilities.