Linguistically Diverse Students with Disabilities

 https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/english-language-learners-special-needs-effective-instructional-strategies

APA Citation Ortiz, A. (2016, March 10). English Language Learners with Special Needs: Effective Instructional Strategies. Retrieved December 09, 2020, from https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/english-language-learners-special-needs-effective-instructional-strategies

Description: I picked this resource because it is specialized for English Language learners. Educators can view these strategies and see how to best prevent English Language learners from falling behind in their learning. This article mentions early intervention for struggling learners and referral for Special Education if this is needed. 

https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/te/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2020/06/Designing-Lessons-for-Diverse-Learners.pdf

APA Citation Olinghouse, N. (2008). Designing Lessons for Diverse Learners. Retrieved December 09, 2020, from https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/te/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2020/06/Designing-Lessons-for-Diverse-Learners.pdf

Description: This source lays out how teachers can design lessons for diverse learners. Teachers can provide different materials and accommodations for a multicultural group of learners. Accommodations can take place in any part of the lesson.

https://www.teachthought.com/technology/15-assistive-technology-tools-resources-for-students-with-disabilities/

APA Citation Neese, B. (2020, May 22). 15 Assistive Technology Tools For Students With Disabilities. Retrieved December 09, 2020, from https://www.teachthought.com/technology/15-assistive-technology-tools-resources-for-students-with-disabilities/

Description: I chose this source because this is a great reference for teachers to use when teaching students with disabilities. Assistive technology is common to have for students with disabilities. A  common type of technology for learners is the read aloud software. 

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/for-educators/universal-design-for-learning/lesson-planning-with-universal-design-for-learning-udl

APA Citation Posey, A. (2020, November 18). Lesson planning with Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Retrieved December 09, 2020, from https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/for-educators/universal-design-for-learning/lesson-planning-with-universal-design-for-learning-udl

Description: Universal Design for learning is an approach that works for all learners. I like this approach because there is more choice on how students can represent what they learned. Teachers can utilize Universal Design for learning to create their lessons. 

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