Bilingual Special Ed

Catchy title!!!
Here is a recent program developed specifically for bilingual/English Language Learners (ELLs) who need improvement in vocabulary instruction. It provides a step by step guide for the teacher with a video for parents as well. It was developed for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade when it is crucial for bilingual students to enhance and enrich their vocabulary skills as they more and more reading to learn than learning to read.

Vocabulary Improvement Program for English Language Learners

Once again, I found a great resource dealing with ELLs and their educational outcomes. The following link takes you to a webcast presentation conducted by leading figures in the field of early childhood education, bilingual education and special education.

http://www.colorincolorado.org/webcasts/reading#bios

Nonie Lesaux
Sharon Vaughn and others

Talk about latest research findings of what works with bilingual children with and without learning disabilities