Supporting ELLs with Disabilities by J. MACELLARO https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a Strategies to support English Language Learners who have disabilities. en-us 2021-07-29 15:30:31 UTC 2025-11-12 22:02:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f469-1f3eb.png Common Learning Disabilities Jennie observed were: "attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivitydisorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and persuasive development disorders (PDD, of whichautism is the most well-known condition)." https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665182650 2021-07-30 19:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665182650 Three Techniques she used: "classroom management, materials presentation, and assessment." https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665183093 2021-07-30 19:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665183093 Scaffolding materials like graphic organizers, pictures, and diagrams are helpful. Especially for those with auditory processing problems or PDD. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665183705 2021-07-30 19:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665183705 Think, pair, share and small group discussions work well for ADD/ADHD. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665183942 2021-07-30 19:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665183942 https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665184172 Knowing your students level of language proficiency in both their native language, as well as the new language being learned, is the first step in understanding where to start with a child who has been identified with a special need. 

*However, the same premise that applies to all students learning in a second language applies to students with special needs. All students must have opportunities to practice using the language in context with appropriate support in various modalities.


Some key strategies might include:
  • video, digital books, audio, data displays, simulations and concept maps.
  • students with low vision: visual display options such as screen magnification, the ability to adjust font size and contrast values of text to background.
  • students with reading disabilities, including dyslexia, often experience difficulty reading large amounts of text. Supports such as: audio textbooks, video, text-to-speech technology and additional time to complete assignments.
  • linguistic and non-linguistic methods to represent key vocabulary, labels, symbols and icons to support comprehension of concepts.
  • identify key ideas and critical information with tools such as graphic organizers, outlines and concept maps.
  • Scaffolding: beginning instruction at a student’s current level of understanding and providing teacher support to assist the student in reaching the next level of mastery.
]]> 2021-07-30 19:07:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665184172 if students struggle with auditory processing, a teacher should not rely on lectures to get their point across. implement different learning styles in your lessons. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665184530 2021-07-30 19:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665184530 Using readability software / leveled readings, having discussions in groups, using media. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665184564 2021-07-30 19:08:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665184564 Teaching ELL students with a special education IEP requires understanding the student, the IEP process, and second language acquisition. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665184576 2021-07-30 19:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665184576 Establish a routine, ring a bell, Provide directions through multiple forms of input. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665185012 2021-07-30 19:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665185012 provide students with short movement breaks. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665185530 2021-07-30 19:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665185530 Learning disabilities may not be recognized in the face of being an ELL student. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665185731 2021-07-30 19:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665185731 Break down steps, Use sentence frames to scaffold writing or oral production. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665185753 2021-07-30 19:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665185753 Differentiated worksheets/assignments. Scaffolding as appropriate. Some include the sentence frames,mentor sentences and close sentences and others do not. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665185847 2021-07-30 19:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665185847 Partnering higher language proficiency speakers with lower level proficiency to increase language with lower level proficiency to increase language https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665186076 2021-07-30 19:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665186076 Picture support, oral or written instructions, lots of modeling. Lots of repetition. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665186248 2021-07-30 19:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665186248 Don't just cater to a childs cognitive dissability or language deficit but to both at the same time https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665186266 2021-07-30 19:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665186266 ELL learners are unable to communicate effectively in English and need modified instruction. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665187457 2021-07-30 19:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665187457 Some key strategies might include:video, digital books, audio, data displays, simulations and concept maps.students with low vision: visual display options such as screen magnification, the ability to adjust font size and contrast values of text to background.students with reading disabilities, including dyslexia, often experience difficulty reading large amounts of text. Supports such as: audio textbooks, video, text-to-speech technology and additional time to complete assignments.linguistic and non-linguistic methods to represent key vocabulary, labels, symbols and icons to support comprehension of concepts.identify key ideas and critical information with tools such as graphic organizers, outlines and concept maps.Scaffolding: beginning instruction at a student’s current level of understanding and providing teacher support to assist the student in reaching the next level of mastery. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665187800 2021-07-30 19:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665187800 Teachers should plan for verbal, procedural, and instructional scaffolds to allow students to grow academically. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665187871 2021-07-30 19:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665187871 Some key strategies might include:video, digital books, audio, data displays, simulations and concept maps.students with low vision: visual display options such as screen magnification, the ability to adjust font size and contrast values of text to background.students with reading disabilities, including dyslexia, often experience difficulty reading large amounts of text. Supports such as: audio textbooks, video, text-to-speech technology and additional time to complete assignments.linguistic and non-linguistic methods to represent key vocabulary, labels, symbols and icons to support comprehension of concepts.identify key ideas and critical information with tools such as graphic organizers, outlines and concept maps.Scaffolding: beginning instruction at a student’s current level of understanding and providing teacher support to assist the student in reaching the next level of mastery. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665188271

]]> 2021-07-30 19:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665188271 They require specialized or modified instruction in both the English language and in their academic courses. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665188333 2021-07-30 19:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665188333 Self Care https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665188362 Make sure you have balance as to not "catch" students behaviors]]> 2021-07-30 19:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665188362 Abstract Concepts https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665189522 Make abstract concepts concrete by rooting them in a students personal experience.

]]> 2021-07-30 19:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665189522 If you suspect an ELL student to have disabilities, as a teacher start the process of diagnosis and arranging support https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665189708 2021-07-30 19:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665189708 read the student’s psycho-educational testing results. The report will tell you about the student’s processing deficits (auditory, visual, etc.), and this will help you design great lesson plans. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665189750 2021-07-30 19:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665189750 https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665189826 Reward Reward Reward!]]> 2021-07-30 19:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665189826 https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665189916 Create an office desk for students who have trouble focusing. Should NOT be a punishment.]]> 2021-07-30 19:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665189916 Explain idioms, cultural context and slang. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665190411
Use scaffolding with graphic organizers, picture support, word banks.

When possible provide text on instructional lexile levels so all students can read independently
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]]> 2021-07-30 19:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665190411 Knowing your student is the first step to take https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665193088 2021-07-30 19:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665193088 Read Aloud on Level text. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665193366 Build Students Vocabulary]]> 2021-07-30 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665193366 ELL learners need to receive educational accommodations to support them with the organization, attention and study skills strategies. https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665193998 2021-07-30 19:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jmacellaro1/66pjmix97dy5q61a/wish/1665193998