Special Education and ELLs: ELL Programs and Support
One of the most important questions to ask when English language learners (ELLs) are struggling is whether they are receiving sound instruction by educators who are familiar with best practices for language acquisition. This section highlights some of those practices and offers some guiding questions for evaluating whether particular groups of students are succeeding.
Featured Articles
- 5 Myths About English Language Learners (ELLs) and Special Education
- Q&A with ELL Teacher Dr. Muhibullah Abdur-Rahman
- Addressing ELLs’ Language Learning and Special Education Needs: Questions and Considerations
- Bilingual Students With Disabilities Get Special Help
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Important data to collect about ELLs in special education
Is the programming for ELLs effective?
Are students getting the services they need?
Are the majority of students successful?
What does effective instruction for ELLs look like?
Research and Reports
Recommended 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.