Special Education and ELLs: Policy and Guidelines
What do educators of English language learners need to know about special education laws and guidelines? What is the role of the state in determining policy and guidelines for identifying, assessing, and teaching ELLs with special needs? Why do rates of ELLs in special education vary dramatically by state? The following resources address these questions and more.
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Research and Reports
Recommended Resources
- The Legal Obligations of Education Systems to Serve English Learners with Disabilities (Impact: University of Minnesota, 2013)
- ELLs with Special Education Needs: Research, Policy Briefs and More (Center for Parent Information and Resources)
- IDEA: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Overview (also in Spanish) (Center for Parent Information and Resources)
State Resources
These statewide resources, modules, and guidebooks also have extensive information, support materials, and translated forms regarding dually-identified students:
Acknowledgements
This resource section was made possible through our partnership with the National Education Association. Additional support was provided by the American Federation of Teachers.
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