EDUC.6126 Multilingual Learners w/Disab: Policy & Practice

Description

This course will focus on practices to support the teaching and learning of Multilingual Learners (MLs) with or at risk of learning disabilities and will be divided into two main parts: the first part will focus primarily on issues of assessment and identification of MLs with learning disabilities, while the second half will focus on legal implications and instructional practices for when dually classified students. This course emphasizes the importance of meaningful collaboration between Special Education and Multilingual Learner educators and delineates the key processes for establishing such partnerships.

Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.