This IES infographic provides essential points for consideration in identifying appropriate support for English learner students who may also be struggling with learning disabilities. In addition to evidence-based recommendations, the overview includes links to a variety of tools and resources.
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Foundations in Emergent Literacy Instruction
Children start building their vocabulary very early in life. Vocabulary is more than the words a child knows; it is how they communicate. Students communicate by listening, reading, writing, and speaking, and students with large vocabularies are more successful readers and writers. This one-page document gives additional information on effective instructional practices for teaching vocabulary.
10 Key Policies and Practices for Reading Intervention
Advocating for the Literacy Needs of Children Toolkit
Five Questions Parents and Educators Can Ask to Start Conversations About Using Terms Like Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia
Parents and educators may have different opinions about specific terms like dyslexia or more general terms like learning disabilities. Understanding these terms and agreeing on which to use can help prevent confusion and conflict. It can also lead to a shared understanding of a child’s needs. Eleven diverse national organizations joined together to develop ideas for having this conversation. This […]