In this longitudinal study, the cross-language transfer from second language (L2) to first (L1) was examined among Spanish-speaking English-language learners in an English intervention (Grades 1–3) southwest United States. Path analysis revealed statistically significant transfers (ps < .05) for treatment group reading comprehension Spanish comprehension. vocabulary and grammar also had indirect influence on through For comparison group, no paths were significant. We concluded that...

Communication and collaboration are essential components of 21st-century learning skills. In response, national standards have increased attention on these competencies through rigorous speaking listening requirements. Mastery is contingent academic oral language development. Oral not only the foundation for communication skills, but also plays a prominent role in students’ achievement. For students with disabilities, pose specific challenges as they often characterized having poor The...

The number of students who are English language learners (ELL) is increasing significantly across the United States. As this increases, so does ELL and being identified as having disabilities. intersection instruction special education an emerging field scholarship, it important that teacher preparation programs incorporate theoretical frameworks evidence-based practice for into their programs. Indeed, there several topics techniques can be incorporated coursework have natural connections to...

The National Association for the Education of Young Children and Head Start have clearly articulated their position on provision high-quality instruction 4 million dual language learners (DLLs) enrolled in early childhood (EC) programs nationwide. Professional development (PD) provides a way educators to increase knowledge skills; however, teacher practices classroom are strongly influenced by implicit beliefs about how children learn. This study examined influence 6 PD sessions related DLLs...

Listening is the primary vehicle through which children learn, fundamental to all other communication competencies, a core component of multimodal instruction, and key learning language. At same time, listening comprehension least understood language skill challenging for teachers in provision high quality instruction. For multilingual learners with disabilities it also presents certain challenges at intersection students’ disability developing proficiency. This article conceptual analysis...

Science education is critical to prepare students with the skills they will need in an increasingly technologically driven society. Yet English language learners (ELLs) consistently struggle stay on par their native English-speaking peers science classroom. We know, however, that early intervention can prevent ELLs' future learning achievement gaps. In addition, providing ELLs opportunity engage inquiry and writing integrated activities help build academic conceptual understanding. this...

Effective peer interaction is fundamental to social development, cognitive and academic success. Young children's early exposure development of competence begins in the home further developed upon entry into childhood programmes. In United States, where programmes serve increasingly diverse families, discrepancies between families teachers relation competencies valued may exist. This study compares parent teacher perspectives (i.e. skills problem behaviours) whether similarities differences...

The needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students with moderate or severe intellectual disability (ID) are quite unique complex. CLD ID face many the same issues as their non-disabled peers; however, due to nature this may lead even less access general curriculum, appropriate services, materials, meaningful collaboration between families educators. purpose article is provide a responsive framework for facilitating academic instruction that also includes supports in an effort...

The relationship between students’ living in poverty and academic underachievement challenges schools across the nation. Poverty is particularly prevalent among children with disabilities. One detrimental condition of that directly affects student development achievement food insecurity hunger. With increasing number identified as food-insecure households, it inevitable at some point, a teacher will work child suffering from this article, authors hope to assist educators understanding its...

A well-developed academic vocabulary is foundational for understanding texts used in elementary and secondary classrooms. In-depth word knowledge critical to the abstract concepts complex language structures of text. Students with learning disabilities English learners both characteristically have limited vocabularies, thus hindering their ultimately mastery content material. These students are increasingly placed general education classrooms, area teachers tasked developing little training....

Secondary students identified as English language learners or with learning disabilities present diverse vocabulary and academic challenges related to their exceptional needs. Limited may hinder in accessing content serve a barrier achievement. The literature has documented the use of multimedia-delivered instruction support development area vocabulary. One such tool, electronic books (i.e., e-books), can be an effective multimedia resource used supplement standards-based preteach...

It is important for special educators in urban environments to have a deep understanding of the values, beliefs, and practices diverse students with disabilities their families. Research indicates, however, that are often underprepared understand perspectives members school community center own on curricular decisions environments. Therefore, it engage knowledge generation provides them information about assets beliefs while also challenging mindsets so they can better when making decisions....

Research indicates that there is a discrepancy in academic outcomes between students attending school urban environments and those suburban environments. While educational reform efforts have focused on providing in-school interventions, they often do not consider variables address well-being, nor are aligned among critical stakeholders. This study implemented two-round Delphi survey to develop consensus around priorities of focus improve the well-being students. It was discovered main...

Autonomy is a major predictor of post-secondary education, social-emotional well-being, and positive life outcomes. Autonomy-supportive learning environments are crucial for increasing students' behavioral, emotional, cognitive engagement as well preparing students successful The direct teaching autonomous learner skills not part the general or special education curricula. Teacher beliefs perceptions associated with level autonomy-supportive practices put forth in classroom. Therefore,...

The current focus of education is on preparing diverse student populations for college and career readiness. One critical aspect this preparation the development 21st-century learning skills that integrate technology to support students in becoming active members a globalized society. According theNational Assessment Educational Progress, however, English learners (ELs) with disabilities(SWDs) are underprepared use enhance their learning. Therefore, it important schools find ways academic...

The impetus behind the design and implementation of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) was to establish nationwide criteria in preparing students be college or career ready by end high school. standards require comprehend, analyze, evaluate text across a wide range disciplines. Essential mastery standards, must have deep understanding larger bodies language, academic discourse related discipline. This article examines role within development language content areas provides educators with...

Students who are learning English is one of the fastest growing groups students in U.S. public schools. Evidence suggests that often placed segregated special education classrooms seemingly contradicting Individuals With Disabilities Education Act mandate for with disabilities to occur within least restrictive environment including modifications and adaptations general curriculum. Successful inclusive practices highlight build on cultural, academic, linguistic strengths bring classroom. This...

Nevada has recently taken considerable steps to reform English learner (EL) education across the state with teacher development as a primary focus. Educational agendas necessitate that teachers not only rethink their practices but teach in novel ways. It been argued through graduate and other professional (PD) avenues are ineffective shifting instructional practices, highlighting theory-to-practice gap. Further, it postulated without teachers’ participation leadership reform, such efforts...

Aim/Purpose: Scholars and practitioners agree that feedback is critical to doctoral students’ academic writing development, yet effective processes are complex. The purpose of this case study was examine the role dialogue in a Writing Feedback Group (WFG) facilitating development scholarly English as an Additional Language (EAL) students. research question guided was: How does within group create opportunities for EAL students advance their knowledge skills pertaining writing? Background:...

In a nation that prides itself on educating all students, to the point of boldly claiming students in United States will reach proficiency reading and math by 2014, it is dishearten...