English Learner and English Learners with Disabilities by https://padlet.com/samantha_speakes/n9t2kngl3baf en-us 2016-11-14 01:43:05 UTC 2016-11-14 01:53:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Local Education Agency Madates samantha_speakes https://padlet.com/samantha_speakes/n9t2kngl3baf/wish/137250282 - identify, locate, and evaluate in a timely manner.
- consider proficiency
 - provide and administer special education evaluations in the child’s native language,
 - avoid determining that EL students are students with disabilities because of their limited English language proficiency.
 - provide both the language assistance and disability related services they are entitled to under federal law.
]]> 2016-11-14 01:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_speakes/n9t2kngl3baf/wish/137250282 IDEA and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 samantha_speakes https://padlet.com/samantha_speakes/n9t2kngl3baf/wish/137250700 The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) address the rights of students with disabilities in school and other educational settings. ]]> 2016-11-14 01:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_speakes/n9t2kngl3baf/wish/137250700 Avoiding Misidentification samantha_speakes https://padlet.com/samantha_speakes/n9t2kngl3baf/wish/137250782 - Evaluators need to be trained to conduct the evaluation and interpret the results.
- Evaluators need to know how to differentiate between language and disability needs.
- Professionals with training in second language acquisition and EL services should be the ones to conduct the evaluation
]]> 2016-11-14 01:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_speakes/n9t2kngl3baf/wish/137250782 Identifying Disabilities in EL Students samantha_speakes https://padlet.com/samantha_speakes/n9t2kngl3baf/wish/137250881 - Evaluation should be done in a timely manner  
- Parental consent is required
- Evaluation should be based on suspected disability and not the student’s ELP. 
- Evaluation should use appropriate methods of evaluation to measure the students abilities and not their English language skills. 
- If possible conduct the evaluation in more than one form (written, verbal, etc)

]]> 2016-11-14 01:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_speakes/n9t2kngl3baf/wish/137250881 IEP/504 Team samantha_speakes https://padlet.com/samantha_speakes/n9t2kngl3baf/wish/137251019 IEP/504 team should gather information from the student, parents, and school records regarding the student’s previous educational experiences, language assessments, and special education assessments]]> 2016-11-14 01:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_speakes/n9t2kngl3baf/wish/137251019 Results of Evaluation samantha_speakes https://padlet.com/samantha_speakes/n9t2kngl3baf/wish/137251064 š- Trained evaluator to administer the evaluation and interpret results.
š- IEP/504 team has knowledge of the student’s language needs and training in special education and related services.
š- Parents invited to participate in planning in a language they understand.
š- Trained interpreter and translated documents available for parents who need it. 
š - LEA’s educational program address the EL’s language needs and disability-related services.
š- The recommended services allow ELs with a disability to make progress in the general education curriculum and to participate in extracurricular activities,
š- Formal plan to monitor the progress.
š- General education teachers and related service providers are made aware of the IEP or 504 services.
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