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Preparing Preservice Teachers to Address the Disproportionality of ELLs in Exceptional Education Programs

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: As our nation’s classrooms become more diverse, how to best educate all of our students is of paramount importance. The educational placement of students of racial, cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity in classes for students with special needs at a disproportionate level is well documented. This paper addresses the issue of disproportionate representation of English Language Learners (ELLs) in special education programs. Teacher beliefs, cultural bias, lack of culturally responsive professional development opportunities, and assessments contribute to inappropriate referrals and identification. Preparing preservice teachers to understand disproportionality and why it exists can help reduce the inappropriate referrals and placement of ELLs in special education programs.

Source: Journal of International Crisis and Risk Communication Research

Authors: Leah J. Lerma, Martha Lue Stewart

Institution: University of Central Florida

Language: English

Topic: Teacher Education and Leadership Studies

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2105722110

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Cites: 31

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