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 K. Klingner
• | Publisher: Corwin
• | Publication Date: Apr 21, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 224 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Education
• | ISBN-10: 1506326498
• | ISBN-13: 9781506326498