Activity 1: Multilingual Students and Students with Learning Differences by phillip bennett

Confirm what falls under an Intellectual Disability (ID) - Neurodevelopmental conditions that effect functioning in two areas

phillipbennett1 — 2024-10-31 09:28:31 UTC

When an EL student is suspected of having a learning challenge, educators must determine whether the student is going through the regular process of acquiring and learning English, or whether the student has a learning disability interfering with his/her progress.

Cognitive functioning: Learning, Problem Solving, & Judgment

phillipbennett1 — 2024-10-31 09:34:05 UTC

Such as being disorganized, poor Short-term memory, and poor standardized test scores. (Some ELs may have this information from their home countries)

Adaptive Functioning: Daily life activities such as communication skills and social participation

phillipbennett1 — 2024-10-31 09:36:56 UTC

Poor social skills
Lack of empathy
Low Communication skills
Lack of ability to follow rules

Likely an issue with language needs

phillipbennett1 — 2024-10-31 09:40:05 UTC

The English Learners' (EL) behaviors might mirror those of an LD student; however, the causal factors are quite different. Some ELs are inappropriately identified as LD not because they have learning disabilities, but rather because they have not received an adequate opportunity to learn.

ID not observed

phillipbennett1 — 2024-10-31 09:41:47 UTC

ID Observed

phillipbennett1 — 2024-10-31 09:43:51 UTC

Check in with other teachers in different subjects to see if there is an issue

phillipbennett1 — 2024-10-31 09:49:50 UTC

• The child does not achieve adequately
• The child does not make sufficient progress
• The areas of concern are (in general) Mathematics, Reading, Oral & Written Expression, Listening Comprehension.

Discuss with parents about what they notice outside of school. Such as communication issues in home language.

phillipbennett1 — 2024-10-31 09:57:46 UTC

Note: Families have varying beliefs about disabilities so communicating these issues need to be taken with care. Building report with parents can help withe this process.

Learning Profiles/Observation Trackers

phillipbennett1 — 2024-10-31 22:17:43 UTC

Get to know the student to better support their needs. Such as setting actionable goals, changing seating arrangements, collaborate with other teachers in supporting the student, involving parents, etc.

Develop an IEP

phillipbennett1 — 2024-11-20 00:05:32 UTC

Work with parents, colleagues, and student to develop an IEP.