Learning Disability Issues and English Language Learners

"Preventing Inappropriate Referrals of Language Minority Students to Special Education"
Shernaz B. Garcia and Alba A.Ortiz (1988)
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition.
Proposes a model for screening limited English proficient students before referring them to special education programs.

"Assessing LEP Migrant Students for Special Education Services"
Jose Lozano-Rodriguez and Jaime Castellano (1999)
ERIC Digest
This article includes a description of what needs to be done to refer a student for testing, suggestions for assisting migrant parents, and recommendations for accelerating the process of placement.

"ESL in Special Education"
Nancy Cloud (1988)
ERIC Digest
This article describes the factors to be considered when developing an individualized education plan for students who require both ESL and Special Education services, the differences in the approaches which should be taken toward mildly handicapped students, as opposed to moderately handicapped students, and the challenges to providing appropriate services.