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Achieving Literacy in English Language Learners Introductions and a Few Comments Martha L. Thurlow

Achieving Literacy in English Language Learners Introductions and a Few Comments Martha L. Thurlow. Panel Members. Janette Klingner, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado Sylvia Linan-Thompson, University of Texas, Austin Valeria Silva, Saint Paul Public Schools, Minnesota.

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Achieving Literacy in English Language Learners Introductions and a Few Comments Martha L. Thurlow

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  1. Achieving Literacy in English Language Learners Introductions and a Few Comments Martha L. Thurlow

  2. Panel Members Janette Klingner,University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado Sylvia Linan-Thompson,University of Texas, Austin Valeria Silva, Saint Paul Public Schools, Minnesota

  3. An estimated 357,325 students K-12 in 2001-2002 9% of all ELLs have disabilities Roughly 80% identified with a learning disability or a speech language impairment Spanish language speakers highly represented What Do We Know About ELLs with Disabilities?

  4. NH WA MT ND VT MN ME SD OR WI ID WY MI NY IA MA NE PA IL IN RI OH NV CO UT MO WV KS CT KY VA NJ CA OK TN NC DE AR AZ NM SC MS MD AL LA TX GA FL AK HI States Reporting Reading Test Participation and Performance 2002-2003 American Samoa Bureau of Indian Affairs Marianna Islands Department of Defense District of Columbia Guam Marshall Islands Micronesia Palau Puerto Rico Virgin Islands No data Has participation and performance Offered data, but not posted publicly.

  5. States Reporting Reading Test Participation and Performance 2004-2005 American Samoa Bureau of Indian Affairs NH WA MT ND VT Marianna Islands MN ME SD OR WI Department of Defense ID WY MI NY IA MA NE District of Columbia PA IL IN RI OH NV CO UT Guam MO WV KS CT KY VA NJ CA Marshall Islands OK TN NC DE AR AZ NM SC MS MD Micronesia AL LA TX GA Palau FL Puerto Rico AK Virgin Islands HI No data Has participation and performance Offered data, but not posted publicly.

  6. One State’s Performance Data

  7. INSTRUCTIONAL ISSUES The reading curriculum used The knowledge, skills and background of educators The nature of the time for reading instruction Issues related to low test scores

  8. ASSESSMENT ISSUES The motivation of the student The accessibility of the test The availability and use of appropriate test accommodations Logistical constraints in the testing environment Issues related to low test scores

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