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Lynn Shafer Willner discusses the challenge and importance of determining what kinds of services students needs and offers some clues to the differences between "difference" and "disability."
Teachers who work regularly with English language learners (ELLs), particularly those who are certified as ESL specialists, have an important role to play in identifying and addressing students' needs, even if they don't have a special education backgr
What role does language play in the identification and instruction of English language learners who may have disabilities? What language should be used for evaluations and assessments? Learn more from the resources below.
Nancy talks about important things to remember when choosing texts for ELLs, including language proficiency, themes, and culturally responsive text.
Nancy talks about the importance of keeping ELLs with peers of the same age, even at lower English proficiency levels. See the complete interview with Dr. Nancy Cloud in our Meet the Experts section.
Nancy offers some guidance for reading instruction with beginner (also called entering or emergent) ELLs. See the complete interview with Dr. Nancy Cloud in our Meet the Experts section.
Nancy talks about important considerations for teaching reading with intermediate (also called developing) ELLs. See the complete interview with Dr. Nancy Cloud in our Meet the Experts section.
Nancy talks about the kinds of reading support that advanced ELLs need and why it's important to continue developing their skills. See the complete interview with Dr.
Nancy talks about the role of administrators in supporing effective literacy instruction for ELLs. See the complete interview with Dr. Nancy Cloud in our Meet the Experts section.