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Connects theory to practice while presenting foundational teaching and assessment practices for CLDE students
Practical in nature and designed with an eye toward universal design for learning, this text brings together foundational information from special education and ELL/bilingual fields to help teachers address the specific needs of culturally and linguistically diverse exceptional (CLDE) students.
Key Features
Case studies from teachers, students, and parents describe the personal challenges of CLDE students; Authentic student language examples illustrate the concepts described and make practical connections to the research discussed; Activities for further understanding allow students to review key points and connects theory to classroom practice
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Password-protected instructor resources include PowerPoint lecture slides, sample syllabi, and Web resources.; An open-access student study site provides online video clips of teachers in action, which exemplify different strategies and are accompanied by critical thinking questions from the authors. Students can also access additional case studies and relevant SAGE journal articles from the study site.
Strategies for the Assessment Process
Strategies for the Assessment Process
Key Points
- Why existing evaluation systems may not serve the needs of CLDE students
- How current policies classify children for special education and ELL programs
- What teachers can do to broaden procedures to meet the needs of CLDE students
Case Study 5.1: Intervention Team Process
It is often a difficult task to identify the needs of ELL students and determine whether a student has a learning disability or experiences difficulty due to the language acquisition process. The ESL teacher and the cultural liaison are critical members of intervention teams when the needs of ELL students are discussed.
José, a first grader, was referred to the intervention team by his classroom teacher. She had concerns regarding his academic skills ...
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