Implementing Response-to-Intervention to Address the Needs of English-Language Learners

There is considerable concern surrounding the complex issue of how to meet the learning needs of English-language learners within general and special education programs. Implementing Response-to-Intervention to Address the Needs of English-Language Learners increases school psychologists’ knowledge of intervention strategies related to ELLs, through its examination of the challenges associated with evaluating ELLs and by providing a collaborative framework to enhance educational identification and placement in special education.

Key Features

• Incorporates research-based intervention approaches for ELLs.
• Offers a comprehensive guide to the processes and tools for school teams.
• Focuses on alternative assessment, collaboration, and parental involvement.
• Provides culturally responsive pedagogy and adapted classroom instruction.

Additional Information

This volume is a definitive touchstone in the quest to provide appropriate adapted classroom instruction for English-language learners of various proficiency levels.