A teacher's main priority is to do what is best for the student. All educators focus on improving their instructional strategies to meet the needs of their students. I am an elementary school Special Education teacher, who works primarily in moderate needs. Within my own school district, there has been a rise in the number of English Language Learners in Special Education programs, giving us a disproportionate ratio. If we are not distinguishing correctly between students who have a learning disability and those who do not know the language, then we are doing a disservice to our students. If we do not understand the reasoning behind their academic challenges, we are not going to be able to serve them the most appropriate instruction. Throughout my blog, I will explore the over-representation of English Language Learners in Special Education programs and the assessment strategies associated with these students.
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