APLUS Teacher Leader: Dual Language Programs: Students with Special Education Needs is a Course
APLUS Teacher Leader: Dual Language Programs: Students with Special Education Needs
Oct 1 - Oct 2, 2022
1 credit
Full course description
1 Virtual Professional Development Hour
During this module you will:
- explore factors that dual language educators should consider when determining whether dual language students’ struggles are due to a learning disability or language acquisition
- review characteristics of language acquisition that may appear similar to a learning disability
- discover some common misconceptions regarding second language learners with special needs, and
- consider whether it is appropriate to provide dual language instruction to students with special needs.