Support and Identification for Multilingual Learners Experiencing Difficulties by erika montealegre

A — Initial Identification

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- Indicators: low performance, task avoidance, confusion.
- Evidence: work samples, observation notes, frequency.
- Immediate actions: review attendance/health/background.

B — Two-Way Family Communication

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- Understand home use of L1 & study routines; start with strengths.
- Guiding questions: When did it begin? At home too? Which language(s)?
- Document: call/email log + home language questionnaire.

C — Universal Supports (Tier 1)

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- L2 strategies: vocabulary scaffolds, sentence frames, visuals/gestures,
written & visual directions, extended time, guided practice.
- Context-rich Spanish activities (images, routines, role-plays).

D — Progress Monitoring (2–4 Weeks)

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- Tools: per-class observation log, exit tickets, rubrics.
- Look-fors: accuracy, fluency, comprehension, participation.
- Deliverable: simple progress chart + teacher reflection.

E — Decision: Language Need or Possible Disability?

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Key Questions:
• Does it appear at school AND at home?
• In BOTH L1 and L2 after supports?
• Does it persist across contexts?
If primarily L2 → go to F. If both languages/contexts → go to H.

F — Language Need Path (L2)

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- Intensify ESL/L2 supports (small groups: vocabulary/rhyme/phonology; structured practice).
- Assess English proficiency with caution (avoid single-test decisions).

G — Continue L2 & Review

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- Maintain/adjust supports based on progress.
- Set next review; continue monitoring.

H — Educational Assessments

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- Criterion/CBM: teacher-made, DRA, DIBELS.
- Norm-referenced: WISC-V, Woodcock–Johnson (Achievement).(Comprehensive assessment solutions for education: Woodcock-Johnson V. Comprehensive Assessment Solutions for Education | Woodcock-Johnson V. (n.d.). https://riversideinsights.com/clinical-assessments/wj-v

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I — Referral / IEP (IDEA)

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- If consistent & significant difficulties → Child Find / MDT evaluation.
- If eligible → IEP: PLOP, measurable goals, services, accommodations.(Kupper, L. (2025, June 27). Great things you’ll find on the CPIR hub. Center for Parent Information and Resources. https://www.parentcenterhub.org/great-things-at-cpir/)

J — Implementation in Multilingual learner L2

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- Accommodations: multimodal input, adjusted pacing/steps,
alternative response modes, sustained visuals, semantic organizers,
distributed practice; assistive tech as needed.

K — Ongoing Support

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- Periodic mini-assessments & progress notes; collaborate with family, SPED, counselor, SLP.
- Review & adjust goals; annual or earlier meeting as needed.

Glossary of Abbreviations

erikamontealegre1 — 2025-10-04 19:04:36 UTC

EL = English learner

L1 = First language

L2 = English