Why Do English Learners Struggle With Reading?

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<p>Make the right instructional and eligibility decisions to help your English Learners! <br/> <br/> Do your students’ reading difficulties reflect language acquisition issues or a learning disability? Now in an updated second edition, this essential guide helps educators make informed, accurate choices about strategies and services to support English Learners. <br/> <br/> Developed for general and special education teachers and service providers, this trusted resource offers a variety of research-based best practices, and includes</p> Nine common misconceptions that can lead to wrongful placement of students in special education Theories of second language acquisition Select evidence-based methods for teaching reading to students learning English Issues to consider and techniques to use when assessing students for special education and making data-based decisions Role of cultural influences in reading instruction Expanded coverage of multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) <p>Readers will find helpful vignettes, checklists, and suggestions that support outstanding teaching practices and appropriate, effective use of assessment and referrals. <br/> <br/> "This book provides a wealth of information on ELs within the RTI process. The authors provide a number of practical checklists that can be used by any school district. Very few books address the topic as well as this one does."<br/> Jennifer Urbach, Associate Professor<br/> University of Northern Colorado<br/> <br/> </p>