Flowchart: Differentiating Between a Language Need and Learning Disability by https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1 en-us 2025-08-07 01:17:01 UTC 2025-08-07 14:38:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/svg/1f4da.svg Observation: Teacher observes ESL student struggling academically or behavi amandadeason https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537376575 2025-08-07 02:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537376575 ✔️ Step 1: Are the errors typical of English language development? amandadeason https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537398547 2025-08-07 02:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537398547 Likely a language need amandadeason https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537400450 → Use scaffolding strategies such as:

→ Adjust instruction

→ Monitor for 4–6 weeks


Some strategies include:

  • Visual supports

  • Sentence frames to support speaking and writing

  • Scaffolded vocabulary instruction with gestures, realia, and translation when needed

  • Small group or peer-assisted learning with language models

  • Use of home language (L1) to preview or review content

  • Increased wait time for oral responses

  • Frequent checks for understanding using thumbs up/down, visuals, or short answers

]]> 2025-08-07 02:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537400450 ✔️ Step 2: Are challenges consistent across subjects, time, and settings? amandadeason https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537401283 2025-08-07 02:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537401283 Likely language-related difficulty amandadeason https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537403440 → Reinforce ESL instruction and cultural supports

]]> 2025-08-07 02:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537403440 ✔️ Step 3: Are difficulties present in both English (L2) and the student’s native language (L1)? amandadeason https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537405034 2025-08-07 02:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537405034 Monitor and differentiate using ELD supports amandadeason https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537406346 → Avoid mislabeling

]]> 2025-08-07 02:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537406346 ✔️ Step 4: Conduct multi-tiered assessments: amandadeason https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537407418 → WIDA ACCESS

→ Behavior checklists

→ Norm-referenced & criterion-referenced tests


]]> 2025-08-07 02:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537407418 ✔️ Step 5: Team reviews data: amandadeason https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537409899 Do results show processing deficits, delays in memory, language, or attention?

]]> 2025-08-07 02:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537409899 🔤 Continue ESL support amandadeason https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537410748 → Monitor with adjusted strategies


]]> 2025-08-07 02:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537410748 🧩 Possible Learning Disability amandadeason https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537412064 → Refer to SPED team

→ Begin formal evaluation/IEP process

]]> 2025-08-07 02:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537412064 📌 Norm-Referenced vs. Criterion Referenced Tests amandadeason https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537416431 2025-08-07 02:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537416431 📌 WIDA ACCESS amandadeason https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537423281 2025-08-07 02:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537423281 📌 Notes on Validity & Reliability amandadeason https://padlet.com/amandadeason/Mod2Unit3Activity1/wish/3537425865 → Norm-referenced tests may not account for cultural or language differences

→ ELLs may underperform on standardized tests unrelated to cognitive ability

→ Always use multiple measures and consider the student's language development level

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