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Learning disabilities occurring concomitantly with linguistic differences

A A Ortiz1

  • 1College of Education, University of Texas at Austin 78712, USA.

Journal of Learning Disabilities
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Creating supportive educational environments can reduce inappropriate special education referrals for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) learners. This involves adapting assessment and instructional practices for CLD students with learning disabilities.

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Psychology
  • Special Education
  • Linguistics

Background:

  • Culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) learners often face challenges in traditional educational settings.
  • Inappropriate referrals to special education can disproportionately affect CLD students.
  • Existing assessment and referral processes may not adequately identify learning disabilities in CLD populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify characteristics of educational environments that promote success for CLD learners.
  • To recommend adaptations in referral and assessment processes for CLD students with suspected learning disabilities.
  • To suggest effective instructional practices and teacher competencies for serving CLD students with learning disabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on effective educational environments for CLD students.

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  • Analysis of current referral and assessment practices.
  • Synthesis of research on instructional strategies and teacher competencies.

    • Main Results:

    • Certain environmental characteristics significantly improve CLD learner outcomes.
    • Adapted assessment and referral procedures are crucial for accurate identification.
    • Specific instructional practices and teacher skills enhance support for CLD students with learning disabilities.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimizing educational environments can mitigate inappropriate special education referrals.
    • Tailored approaches to assessment and instruction are essential for CLD students with learning disabilities.
    • Professional development focusing on CLD learners' needs is vital for educators.