Why do English language learners struggle with reading? : distinguishing language acquisition from learning disabilities

Klingner, Janette K. (Added Author). Hoover, John J. (Added Author). Baca, Leonard M. (Added Author).

Summary: This research-based guide looks at methods for determining whether English language learners are having reading difficulties that are related to language acquisition or learning disabilities. It offers a variety of best practices for use in school classrooms. Focuses on school age children.

Record details

ISBN: 9781412941464 (cloth)
ISBN: 1412941466 (cloth)
ISBN: 9781412941471 (pbk.)
ISBN: 1412941474 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
xii, 137 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Publisher: Thousand Oaks, CA : Corwin Press, c2008.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 119-131) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- Distinguishing between language acquisition and learning disabilities among English Language Learners: background information -- Misconceptions about the second language acquisition process -- Response to Intervention models and English Language Learners -- Helping classroom reading teachers distinguish between language acquisition and learning disabilities -- Data-driven decision making in a multi-tiered model -- Considerations when assessing ELLs for Special Education -- Conclusion: putting the pieces together -- References -- Index.