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English language learners : differentiating between language acquisition and learning disabilities / Janette Klingner and Amy M. Eppolito.

Klingner, Janette K., author. (Author). Eppolito, Amy M., author. (Added Author).
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The Center Library 371.926 Kli 2014 146565 Stacks Checked out 02/28/2017
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  • ISBN: 9780865864788
  • ISBN: 0865864780
  • Physical Description: iii, 117 pages ; 26 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: Arlington, VA : Council for Exceptional Children, [2014]

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-117).
Formatted Contents Note: Who are ELLs? how can we determine if an ELL's struggles with reading in English are due to LD or language acquisition? -- What are some of the characteristics of language acqusition that can mirror LD? -- What are some of the different types of ELLs and why are these distinctions important? -- What does it mean to consider "opportunity to learn" when determining whether students may have LD? -- What are some common misconceptions about ELLs and the second language acquisition process? what are the realities? -- In what ways is learning to read in English as a second or additional language different than learning to read in English as a first language that can be confusing for ELLs? -- How can schools establish structures to facilitate the process for distinguishing between language acquisition and learning disabilities? -- How are families involved in the process? -- How can we tell which ELLs should be referred for a comprehensive evaluation? -- What does it mean to use an ecological framework to determine whether ELLs have LD?

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