Resource List
The following are some resources to get you started on further developing your understanding of this topic, in addition to the articles referenced in this module.
On English Language Learners:
http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/word-beginning-t-maestra
A short article about the importance of taking L1 into consideration when working with ELLs.
On ELLs with LD:
http://ldatschool.ca/literacy/language-acquisition-difficulty-or-learning-disability/
An LD@School article about supporting ELLs with Learning Disabilities.
http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/some-myths-regarding-ells-and-special-education
A short list of myths regarding placing ELLs in Special Education programs.
http://rtinetwork.org/getstarted/sld-identification-toolkit/ld-identification-toolkit-considerations-for-ell
The RTI Action Network's article on considerations for ELLs.
http://www.teslontario.net/uploads/research/ESLLDStrategies.pdf
A lengthy document with a lot of good information about assessing ELLs for LD.
On Cultural Intelligence:
http://www.culturalq.com/tmpl/resources/books.php
The Cultural Intelligence Center's list of suggested resources for developing your understanding of cross-cultural issues.
On Differentiated Instruction and Universal Design for Learning (for teachers who are unfamiliar with those concepts and need a basic introduction):
http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/whatisudl
The National Center on Universal Design for Learning's detailed website providing information online, as well as downloadable resources available in a wide variety of languages.
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/what-differentiated-instruction
A brief introduction to Differentiated Instruction, and concrete, practical ways to incorporate it into your classroom practice.
On English Language Learners:
http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/word-beginning-t-maestra
A short article about the importance of taking L1 into consideration when working with ELLs.
On ELLs with LD:
http://ldatschool.ca/literacy/language-acquisition-difficulty-or-learning-disability/
An LD@School article about supporting ELLs with Learning Disabilities.
http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/some-myths-regarding-ells-and-special-education
A short list of myths regarding placing ELLs in Special Education programs.
http://rtinetwork.org/getstarted/sld-identification-toolkit/ld-identification-toolkit-considerations-for-ell
The RTI Action Network's article on considerations for ELLs.
http://www.teslontario.net/uploads/research/ESLLDStrategies.pdf
A lengthy document with a lot of good information about assessing ELLs for LD.
On Cultural Intelligence:
http://www.culturalq.com/tmpl/resources/books.php
The Cultural Intelligence Center's list of suggested resources for developing your understanding of cross-cultural issues.
On Differentiated Instruction and Universal Design for Learning (for teachers who are unfamiliar with those concepts and need a basic introduction):
http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/whatisudl
The National Center on Universal Design for Learning's detailed website providing information online, as well as downloadable resources available in a wide variety of languages.
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/what-differentiated-instruction
A brief introduction to Differentiated Instruction, and concrete, practical ways to incorporate it into your classroom practice.